Chablis

[ sha-blee, shuh-, shah-, shab-lee; French sha-blee ]

noun

, plural Cha·blis [sha-, bleez, sh, uh, -, shah-, shab, -leez, sh, a, -, blee].

1. a dry white wine from the Burgundy region in France.
2. a similar wine produced elsewhere.

Chablis

/ ʃabli; ˈʃæblɪ /

noun

1. sometimes not capitals a dry white burgundy wine made around Chablis, in central France

Word History and Origins

Origin of Chablis¹

First recorded in 1660–70; named after Chablis, a town in the region

Example Sentences

Then—(with difficulty restraining another outburst of mirth)—how about "27 for oysters and Chablis" after the visit?

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I understand that at its meetings oysters and Chablis are sometimes the order of the day.

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Mix together a cup of Chablis wine and a cup of broth, season with pepper and salt; braise the ducks till they are tender.

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When brown, add a dessert-spoonful of flour, a tumblerful of Chablis, and a pint of stock.

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It reminded me of badly corked and muddy Chablis, which it much resembled in appearance.

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