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Lachryma Christi
[ lak-ruh-muh kris-tee ]
noun
- a table wine produced from grapes grown near Vesuvius, in Italy.
- a medium dry, sparkling wine produced in the Piedmont region of Italy.
lachryma Christi
/ ˈlækrəmə ˈkrɪstɪ /
noun
- a red or white wine from the bay of Naples in S Italy
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Origin of Lachryma Christi1
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Origin of Lachryma Christi1
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Example Sentences
I thought they would rest at the Hermitage, drink some Lachryma Christi, and go back.
There is a species of wine made of the grapes of Vesuvius, called 'Lachryma Christi,' that has a great reputation.
Lachryma Christi, a sweet wine of a red or amber colour, produced from grapes grown on Mount Vesuvius.
The ascent is easy at first between walls and the vineyards which produce the celebrated Lachryma Christi.
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