Hanepoot

British

/ ˈhɑːnəˌpʊət /

noun

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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Hanepoot

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

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 "Camorra" to "Cape Colony" by Various

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