Moselle

[moh-zel]

noun

German Mo·sel

[moh-zuh l] /ˈmoʊ zəl/. a river in W central Europe, flowing from the Vosges Mountains in NE France into the Rhine at Coblenz in W Germany. 320 miles (515 km) long.

a department in NE France. 2406 sq. mi. (6230 sq. km). Capital: Metz.

a light, white wine made along the Moselle in Germany.

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Strong columns also advanced along the right bank of the Moselle, but nowhere attempted a serious attack.
The Franco-German War of 1870-71|Count Helmuth, von Moltke
Those who have never tried can have no idea of the zest which a small proportion of moselle lends to a claret cup.
Cakes & Ale|Edward Spencer
He didnt even enthuse when he took a sip of Moselle that matched the Malasol and had more bouquet than the flowers.
Nothing But the Truth|Frederic S. Isham
If this be true, judging by my own experience, vinegar is converted into wines of the Moselle.
A Residence in France|J. Fenimore Cooper

Mzires stands on a mountain-spur which is surrounded on three sides by the Moselle, but it is hemmed by a ring of heights.
The Franco-German War of 1870-71|Count Helmuth, von Moltke

British Dictionary definitions for moselle

Moselle

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a department of NE France, in Lorraine region. Capital: Metz. Pop: 1 027 854 (2003 est). Area: 6253 sq km (2439 sq miles)

a river in W Europe, rising in NE France and flowing northwest, forming part of the border between Luxembourg and Germany, then northeast to the Rhine: many vineyards along its lower course. Length: 547 km (340 miles)German name: Mosel (ˈmoːzəl)

(sometimes not capital) a German white wine from the Moselle valley

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Word Origin and History for moselle

Moselle

river in Western Europe, Latin Mosella, literally "Little Meuse," in reference to the longer River Meuse (Latin Mosa), into which it flows. From 1680s as "wine from the valley of the river Moselle.

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