malvasia

[mal-vuh-see-uh]

noun

a sweet grape from which malmsey wine is made.

Origin of malvasia

1830–40; < Italian, for Monemvasia. See malmsey

Related formsmal·va·si·an, adjective

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Historical Examples of malvasia

Both these artists are commended by the continuator of Malvasia.
The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. V (of 6)
Luigi Antonio Lanzi
Two of these, followers of Guercino, are mentioned by Malvasia.
The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. V (of 6)
Luigi Antonio Lanzi
Commendations of Negri are met with in the volumes of Malvasia and of Crespi.
The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. V (of 6)
Luigi Antonio Lanzi
The dry is well known by the name of Vidonia, and the sweet as Malvasia.
A Voyage Round the World, Vol. I
James Holman
He stood alone, that marvelous man, holding the last bottle of Malvasia sweetly cradled in an arm, and he harangued the multitude.
Where the Pavement Ends
John Russell

British Dictionary definitions for malvasia

Malvasia

noun

another word for malmsey
the type of grape used to make malmsey

Derived FormsMalvasian, adjective

Word Origin for Malvasia

C19: from Italian, from Greek Monembasia; see malmsey

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