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Hanepoot

British  
/ ˈhɑːnəˌpʊət /

noun

  1. a variety of muscat grape used as a dessert fruit and in making wine

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Etymology

Origin of Hanepoot

from Afrikaans hane cock + poot claw

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The Cape wines are chiefly those known as Hermitage, Muscadel, Pontac, Stein and Hanepoot.

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