Sancerre

//sɒ̃nˈsɛə(ɹ)// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A French wine from Sancerre. countable, uncountable

    "In the northern hemisphere, June 21 has the most daylight hours. Pack a picnic—a chilled bottle of Sancerre, cheese, olives, and a nice baguette—and hit the grassy knoll."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A commune and canton in the eastern part of the Loire valley in Cher department, Centre-Val de Loire, France.

Synonyms

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wine

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"In the northern hemisphere, June 21 has the most daylight hours. Pack a picnic—a chilled bottle of Sancerre, cheese, olives, and a nice baguette—and hit the grassy knoll."

Etymology

From French Sancerre.

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