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grapes

British  
/ ɡreɪps /

noun

  1. archaic (functioning as singular) vet science an abnormal growth, resembling a bunch of grapes, on the fetlock of a horse

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Some immature yellow grapes failed to develop into the juicy grapes used to make wine.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Heavy rains and unseasonable warm spells earlier in the growing season meant many grapes didn’t fully develop.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Winemakers also protected the grapes from the sun by keeping more foliage on than usual.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

The winery facility has the capacity to crush 50,000 tons of grapes each year and bottle up to 3 million cases of wine.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

“Brother Michael’s pears and grapes are a welcome treat to my thirsty throat,” said John.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli

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