Marsala

American  

[mahr-sah-luh, mahr-sah-lah] / mɑrˈsɑ lə, mɑrˈsɑ lɑ /

noun

1. a seaport in W Sicily.

2. a sweet, dark, fortified wine made near Marsala, or a similar wine made elsewhere.

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adjective

1. made or flavored with this wine.

   veal Marsala.

Marsala British  

/ mɑːˈsɑːlə /

noun

1. a port in W Sicily: landing place of Garibaldi at the start of his Sicilian campaign (1860). Pop: 77 784 (2001)

2. (sometimes not capital) a dark sweet dessert wine made in Sicily

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Example Sentences

Dinner might be chicken Marsala, it might be a roast, it might be curry.

From Los Angeles Times

I got the chicken Marsala and canceled a trip to Italy.

From Los Angeles Times

Of course, any travel deal, especially one for Sicily, which is known for its ancient ruins, silky beaches, caponata and Marsala wine, is worth some effort.

From Washington Post

"In the nearby provinces of Palermo and Agrigento, five out of 10 of the arrested become turncoats," he told Reuters speaking from his home in Marsala, on the western tip of Sicily.

From Reuters

It gets a quick braise in Marsala wine, which makes it sweet, and the leftover cooking liquid is then used to make the creamy sauce with mascarpone and Swiss cheese instead of the traditional cheddar.

From Seattle Times