Loureiro

name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A grape variety cultivated in Spain and Portugal, used in the production of white wine. countable, uncountable

    "The 2016 Phaunus Vinho Verde from Aphros in Portugal, made entirely of the loureiro grape, seemed to have the weight and depth of Champagne."

  2. 2
    A variety of white wine made from this grape. countable, uncountable
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.

Example

More examples

"The 2016 Phaunus Vinho Verde from Aphros in Portugal, made entirely of the loureiro grape, seemed to have the weight and depth of Champagne."

Etymology

Borrowed from Portuguese loureiro. Doublet of laurel.

Related phrases

white wine

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