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cabernet Definition

ca·ber·net (kab′ər nā′; Fr kȧ ber ne′)

noun

  1. any of several related grapes grown esp. in Bordeaux and Calif.
  2. a dry red wine made from these grapes; esp., cabernet sauvignon

cabernet Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • franc: Slightly reduced aromas of kirsch, raspberry and licorice, with a medicinal austerity from the sizable cabernet franc component.