Synonyms for cabernet


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kab-er-ney soh-vin-yohn; French ka-ber-ney soh-vee-nyawn
Phonetic Transcription : ˌkæb ərˈneɪ ˌsoʊ vɪnˈyõʊ̃; French ka bɛr neɪ soʊ viˈnyɔ̃


Définition of cabernet

Origin :
  • family of grapes, or wine made from them, 1833, from French. Supposedly the best of them, cabernet sauvignon is attested in English from 1846.
  • As in red wine : noun wine from dark-colored grapes
Example sentences :
  • This method is used successfully for certain wine grapes such as Riesling, Cabernet, and Semillon.
  • Extract from : « Manual of American Grape-Growing » by U. P. Hedrick

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