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Muscatel: meaning, definitions and examples

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muscatel

 

[ หŒmสŒskษ™หˆtษ›l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

type of wine

Muscatel is a type of sweet dessert wine that is typically made from Muscat grapes. It is known for its aromatic qualities and fruity flavors, often characterized by notes of orange blossom, peach, and herbs. Muscatel can be served chilled or at room temperature, making it a versatile option for pairing with desserts or enjoyed on its own.

Synonyms

dessert wine, sweet wine

Examples of usage

  • She poured herself a glass of muscatel to enjoy with the chocolate cake.
  • The muscatel wine had a delightful aroma of ripe peaches.
  • He always preferred muscatel over other dessert wines during celebrations.

Translations

Translations of the word "muscatel" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น muscatel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคธเฅเค•เคŸเฅ‡เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Muskateller

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ muscatel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผัƒัะบะฐะดะตะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ muscatel

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ ใ‚นใ‚ซใƒ†ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท muscatel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ muscatel

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท muscatel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด์Šค์นดํ…”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆุณูƒุงุชูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ muscatel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ muscatel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฉ†ๆ–ฏๅกๆณฐๅฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ muscatel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ muscatel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผัƒัะบะฐะดะตะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒกแƒ™แƒแƒขแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ muscatel

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ muscatel

Etymology

The term 'muscatel' derives from the word 'Muscat', which refers to a grape variety that has been cultivated for thousands of years. Originating from the Mediterranean region, Muscat grapes are known for their distinctively sweet flavor and aromatic qualities. The name 'Muscat' itself is derived from the French word 'muscat', which is a diminutive form of 'musk', indicating the fragrant aroma often associated with the grapes. These grapes are used to produce various types of wines, including the sweet and fortified styles known as muscatel. Over time, different regions have developed their own versions of muscatel, each with unique characteristics influenced by local climate and wine-making techniques, contributing to the popularity of this dessert wine around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,323, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.