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Finger Lakes

American  

plural noun

  1. a group of elongated glacial lakes in central and W New York: resort region.


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With a base of white wine made in New York’s Finger Lakes region, this brand new, very pretty aperitif brimming with tropical botanicals is the season’s must-have spritz-maker.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 20, 2025

Dresden is in New York's Finger Lakes region – a rural area sliced through with deep glacial lakes, which attracts tourists drawn by its wineries, breweries and outdoor pursuits.

From BBC May 22, 2025

The order halting the state’s program comes after regulators voted in May to settle a federal lawsuit that blocked them from issuing licenses in the Finger Lakes region.

From Seattle Times Aug. 8, 2023

“The spotted lanternfly is knocking at the doors of vineyards in Long Island and the Finger Lakes region,” Professor Urban said.

From New York Times Jun. 14, 2023

Finger Lakes had never won the state championship.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg

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