labrusca

[ luh-bruhs-kuh ]

adjective

1. of or derived from the North American fox grape, Vitis labrusca.

Word History and Origins

Origin of labrusca¹

< New Latin: the specific epithet, Latin: a kind of wild grape

Example Sentences

Vines that grow native in America (vitis labrusca, among others) are known for “foxy” or musky aromas and flavors.

From The Daily Beast

It is a cross between a Labrusca seedling of Marvins and a seedling of Eumelan.

From Project Gutenberg

All of its characters indicate that it is a hybrid between Labrusca and Vinifera.

From Project Gutenberg

This is the first recorded hybrid between Labrusca and Vinifera.

From Project Gutenberg

Telegraph is apparently a Labrusca with a strain of Aestivalis.

From Project Gutenberg

Munson states, however, that he can see nothing in it but Labrusca and Vinifera.

From Project Gutenberg