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muscat Definition

mus·cat (mus′kət, -kat′)

noun

  1. any of several sweet European grapes used in making muscatel and raisins
  2. muscatel (sense )

Etymology: Fr < Prov < It moscato, musk, wine, lit., having the smell or flavor of musk < LL muscus, musk

Muscat Definition

Mus·cat (mus kat′)

capital of Oman: seaport on the Gulf of Oman: pop. 41,000
muscat Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • grape: Lychee flesh is aromatic and has a distinctive flavor, thought by some to resemble that of the muscat grape.

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