definitions

Pinot Blanc

[ pee-noh blahn, pee-noh; French pee-noh blahn ]
/ ˈpi noʊ ˈblɑ̃, piˈnoʊ; French pi noʊ ˈblɑ̃ /

noun

See under Pinot(def 2).

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Origin of Pinot Blanc

First recorded in 1965–70

Definition for pinot blanc (2 of 2)

Pinot

[ pee-noh ]
/ piˈnoʊ /

noun

any of several varieties of purple or white vinifera grapes yielding a red or white wine, used especially in making burgundies and champagnes.
a red (Pinot Noir) or white (Pinot Blanc) wine made from this grape.

Origin of Pinot

1910–15; < French, equivalent to pine pine cone + -ot noun suffix
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