Riesling

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(rēz′liŋ)

noun

  1. a dry to sweet white Rhine wine
  2. the white grape from which it is made

Origin: Ger < earlier rüssling < ?

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noun
  1. A variety of grape grown in cool areas, especially in Germany and the Pacific Northwest.
  2. A dry to sweet, floral white wine made from this grape.

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Origin: German

Origin: , alteration of obsolete Rüssling

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