Riesling
[ reez-ling, rees- ]
/ ˈriz lɪŋ, ˈris- /
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noun
Horticulture.
- a variety of grape.
- the vine bearing this grape, grown in Europe and California.
a fragrant, white, dry or sweet wine made from this grape.
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Origin of Riesling
Borrowed into English from German around 1825–35
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British Dictionary definitions for Riesling
Riesling
/ (ˈriːzlɪŋ, ˈraɪz-) /
noun
a white wine from the Rhine valley in Germany and from certain districts in other countries
the grape used to make this wine
Word Origin for Riesling
C19: from German, from earlier Rüssling, of obscure origin
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