🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

pinot

Pronunciation / Transliteration: piˈnɔt

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Pinot/ˈpiː.noʊ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"Pedimos um vinho pinot para acompanhar o jantar."

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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

The term 'Pinot' originates from the French word for 'pine cone', referring to the shape of the grape clusters. It has been used since the Middle Ages to describe various grape varieties, particularly those used in wine production, and has evolved to denote specific types of wines, such as Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio.

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