zinfandel
[ zin-fuhn-del ]
noun
a black vinifera grape, grown in California.
a dry red wine made from this grape in California.
Origin of zinfandel
1First recorded in 1895–1900; origin uncertain, perhaps via Czech or Hungarian as a corruption of Zierfandler, an Austrian grape
- Also zin .
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British Dictionary definitions for Zinfandel
Zinfandel
/ (ˈzɪnfənˌdɛl) /
noun
a Californian wine grape originally transplanted from Europe and producing a quick-maturing fruity red wine
Origin of Zinfandel
1C19: of unknown origin
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