manzanilla
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of manzanilla
From Spanish, dating back to 1835–45; see origin at manchineel
Example Sentences
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It’s amber-colored, scented with sea brine, almonds and chamomile, and richer and more robust than the typical manzanilla.
From New York Times • Oct. 15, 2020
Cool fino or manzanilla sherry, for example, is wonderful with ham and other smoked treats.
From New York Times • Aug. 24, 2020
These wines will age under the influence of oxygen, and will develop a robustly savory, meaty character that is completely different from manzanilla.
From New York Times • Aug. 1, 2019
While some wines may occasionally be reminiscent of manzanilla, none offers the combination of briny salinity, almondlike nuttiness and dried flower aromas and flavors that can snap even the most jaded palate to attention.
From New York Times • Aug. 1, 2019
Arturo asked that night while we sat at the kitchen table—that ridiculous stolen kitchen table—drinking manzanilla tea, as we did most nights after Maribel went to bed.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
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