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Pinot

/ˈpiː.noʊ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #14500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Any of several related varieties of dark-skinned or white-skinned grapes used primarily for making wine, or the wine made from these grapes.

    "She ordered a glass of crisp Pinot Grigio to pair with the seafood appetizer."
  2. 2

    Short for Pinot Noir, a delicate red wine variety characterized by light body and complex red fruit aromas.

    "The sommelier recommended an earthy Oregon Pinot to complement the roasted duck."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Borrowed from French pinot, derived from pineau, itself a diminutive of pine (pine cone), referring to the tight, pinecone-like shape of the grape clusters. The term dates back to the late 19th century in English usage, specifically associated with the renowned wine grapes originating from the Burgundy region of France.

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