beeswing

American  

[beez-wing] / ˈbizˌwɪŋ /

noun

1. a light, flaky deposit found in port and some other bottle-aged wines.

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beeswing British  

/ ˈbiːzˌwɪŋ /

noun

1. a light filmy crust of tartar that forms in port and some other wines after long keeping in the bottle

2. a port or other wine containing beeswing

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Etymology

Origin of beeswing

First recorded in 1855–60; bee ¹ + 's ¹ + wing

Example Sentences

Richard Thompson’s new memoir, “Beeswing,” was written with journalist Scott Timberg, who died before the book was completed.

From Los Angeles Times

The new “Beeswing: Losing My Way and Finding My Voice 1967-1975” is a memoir covering eight years in Thompson’s life, from the beginning of his career in 1967 through his co-founding of the landmark British folk-rock band Fairport Convention and on to his acclaimed recordings with his wife, Linda, and his embrace of Sufism.

From Los Angeles Times

In “Beeswing,” the prose is smart and smartly moving, not lingering long on any one thing; in a few words, he is able to tell you a great deal about the origins of his droning guitar sound or the time he sneaked a peek into Joni Mitchell’s notebook while she was on stage playing a show in 1968.

From Los Angeles Times

In “Beeswing,” Thompson tells a story about Fairport Convention headlining a 1970 show that also featured glam proto-punk band Mott the Hoople.

From Los Angeles Times

“Beeswing” documents how musicians pick up influences but also, crucially, how they curate, edit themselves and trim back all the things that don’t quite fit.

From Los Angeles Times