DictionaryconcordPurple grape variety
noun

concord

A variety of purple grape.

She uses concord grapes to make a rich purple jelly.

Etymology

The grape takes its name from Concord, Massachusetts, where the variety was developed. Its name identifies the place associated with its origin rather than a feature of its taste.

More examples

  • We pick ripe concords from the vines in early fall.
  • The skin slips easily off a ripe concord.
  • This concord grape juice tastes sweet without added sugar.

Forms

concord · concords