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sève

American  
[sev] / sɛv /

noun

French.

  1. the characteristic flavor and body of a wine.

Etymology

Origin of sève

Literally, “sap”

Example Sentences

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Il n'y a pas de sève, pas de vitalité dans les traductions les mieux faites.

From Personal Recollections, from Early Life to Old Age, of Mary Somerville by Somerville, Mary

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