pétillant
[ pey-tee-yahn ]
adjectiveFrench.(of wine)
slightly sparkling.
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How to use pétillant in a sentence
In 1734 he speaks of his mousseux sablant, and forwards to the Marquis de Polignac both mousseux and petillant.
A History of Champagne | Henry Vizetelly
British Dictionary definitions for pétillant
pétillant
/ French (petijɑ̃) /
adjective
(of wine) slightly effervescent
Origin of pétillant
1French, from pétiller to effervesce
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