Moselle

[ moh-zel ]

/ moʊˈzɛl /

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.

Words related to Moselle

Gewurztraminer, Liebfraumilch, Orvieto, Rhine, Riesling, chablis, chardonnay

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Examples from the Web for moselle

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

/ (məʊˈzɛl) /

noun

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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