pétillant

[ pey-tee-yahn ]

adjective

, French.

1. slightly sparkling.

pétillant

/ petijɑ̃ /

adjective

1. (of wine) slightly effervescent

Word History and Origins

Origin of pétillant¹

French, from pétiller to effervesce

Example Sentences

In 1734 he speaks of his mousseux sablant, and forwards to the Marquis de Polignac both mousseux and petillant.

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