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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A kind of wine of a deep red color, chiefly from Galicia or Malaga in Spain. archaic, countable, uncountable
2. 2
   Tinta roriz; tempranillo. countable, uncountable
3. 3
   Tinta barroca; a grape variety used in the production of Portuguese port wine. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   Tinta Francesa; cabernet franc. countable, uncountable
5. 5
   Tinta miúda; a lesser-known grape variety that is used in blends of some Portuguese wines. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

tenttent winetent wine

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish tinta. Doublet of tint.

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