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Riesling

Riesling

See also: riesling

English

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Noun

Riesling (plural Rieslings)

  1. A variety of grape grown especially in Germany and other relatively cool areas.
  2. A white wine made from this grape (often slightly sweet).

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German

Riesling grape
Riesling white wine

Etymology

Of uncertain origin.

There are several written references to the variety of grape dating from the 15th century.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʀiːslɪŋ/
  • Hyphenation: Ries‧ling

Noun

Riesling m (genitive Rieslings, plural Rieslinge)

  1. (singular only) Riesling grape (A variety of grape grown especially in Germany and other relatively cool areas)
  2. Riesling (A white wine made from Riesling grapes)

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Hyponyms

  • Roter Riesling
  • Schwarzriesling
  • Weißer Riesling

Derived terms

  • Rheinriesling
  • Rieslinggewächs
  • Rieslingsekt
  • Welschriesling

Related terms

See also

riesling

riesling

See also: Riesling

English

Noun

riesling (plural rieslings)

  1. Alternative letter-case form of Riesling
    • 2009 January 21, eric vellend, “Year of Ox calls for wokathon”, in Toronto Star:
      No longer just an excuse to eat great food and drink fine riesling, the Spring Festival has taken on new meaning.

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