Concord grape

American  

[kong-kerd, kon-kawrd, kong-] / ˈkɒŋ kərd, ˈkɒn kɔrd, ˈkɒŋ- /

noun

1. a cultivated variety of the fox grape, Vitis labrusca, used in making jelly, juice, and wine.

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Concord grape British  

/ ˈkɒnkɔːd, ˈkɒŋkəd /

noun

1. a variety of grape with purple-black fruit covered with a bluish bloom

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Etymology

Origin of Concord grape

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Example Sentences

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Concord grape

In the absence of the real thing, most contemporary recipes call for bottled Concord grape juice.

From New York Times ● Apr. 18, 2022

Bombaugh reimagines peanut butter and jelly as a peanut-dusted Concord grape sphere in a shot glass of toasted brioche broth.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 30, 2018

My ageless companions enjoyed the Sonoma Harvest sundae instead, with brûléed figs and bits of honeycomb around yogurt and Concord grape sorbets.

From New York Times ● Dec. 26, 2017

Among more recent desserts was a lush no-bake cheesecake marbled with Concord grape preserves — Mr. Scott’s last batch from the fall, I am sad to report.

From New York Times ● Mar. 9, 2017

The skin of the Concord grape should be rejected, for it irritates many.

From Maintaining Health Formerly Health and Efficiency by Alsaker, R. L.