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Varietal
//vəˈɹaɪətəl// adj, noun
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Pertaining to a distinct variety of organism. not-comparable
- 2 Made from a single specific variety (especially of grapes in wine). not-comparable
- 3 Of or relating to a variety of a language. not-comparable
"An assessment of a selection of regional, varietal, and slang dictionaries also found that little lexicographical effort has been extended to these terms."
Noun
- 1 A wine made primarily from or exclusively from a single variety of grape, which carries the name of that grape.
"The varietal Merlot has rich red color and a robust fruity taste. Cabernet Sauvignon is a varietal that descended from Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc."
- 2 a wine made principally from one grape and carrying the name of that grape wordnet
- 3 A coffee made primarily from or exclusively from a single variety of coffee bean. broadly
Etymology
Etymology 1
From variety + -al.
Etymology 2
From variety + -al.
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