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manzanilla

American  
[man-zuh-neel-yuh, -nee-uh] / ˌmæn zəˈnil jə, -ˈni ə /

noun

  1. a pale, very dry sherry from Spain.


manzanilla British  
/ ˌmænzəˈnɪlə /

noun

  1. a very dry pale sherry

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of manzanilla

From Spanish, dating back to 1835–45; see origin at manchineel


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If you have the taste for sherry, try a fino or manzanilla, which are made to go with olives and seafood.

From New York Times ● Apr. 15, 2022

That goes especially for manzanilla, which by reputation is the lightest, most delicate form of fino sherry.

From New York Times ● Oct. 15, 2020

The flavor is not the only thing about manzanilla and sherry generally that makes it so unusual.

From New York Times ● Aug. 1, 2019

But manzanilla is wonderful partnered with classic Spanish snacks like Marcona almonds, jamon Ibérico, olives and fried seafood.

From New York Times ● Aug. 1, 2019

When we’re finished slicing, Mamá Jacinta gives me a bowl of yesterday’s menudo and a cup of té de manzanilla.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez

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