Lachryma Christi

American  

[lak-ruh-muh kris-tee] / ˈlæk rə mə ˈkrɪs ti /

Or Lacrima Christi

noun

1. a table wine produced from grapes grown near Vesuvius, in Italy.

2. a medium dry, sparkling wine produced in the Piedmont region of Italy.

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lachryma Christi British  

/ ˈlækrəmə ˈkrɪstɪ /

noun

1. a red or white wine from the bay of Naples in S Italy

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Etymology

Origin of Lachryma Christi

First recorded in 1605–15, Lachryma Christi is from Latin lachryma Christī literally, “tear of Christ”

Example Sentences

A cold like a thick fog in his head, rheum in his eyes, and rheumatism in his limbs and shoulders, his back bent, his chin peaked, his poll bald, his teeth decayed, his body all shivering, his brain all muddle, his heart all black care; no wonder the old gentleman looked poorly as he cowered there, dolefully sipping his Lachryma Christi.

From Project Gutenberg

"All was 'lachryma Christi' of the worst vin tage."

From Time Magazine Archive

To this she agreed, when she saw I had reason on my side, but before I went she made me sup, and had brought out for me a bottle of the true lachrymæ christi, of which her father had laid in a small store at a great price.

From Project Gutenberg

It was hard work to get on; and we were glad enough to reach the Hermitage and Observatory, where we tossed off a glass of Lachryma Christi to restore us.

From Project Gutenberg

So the molten lava which once poured from the fiery mouth of Vesuvius has become the soil of thriving vineyards, which produce the priceless Lachryma Christi wine.

From Project Gutenberg