noun
muscatel
A variety of muscat grape.
The grower picks a ripe muscatel and tastes its sweet juice.
Etymology
The grape name belongs to the muscat family, whose name refers to a musky aroma. Muscatel identifies a variety associated with that characteristic fragrance.
More examples
- We plant muscatel grapes along the south-facing slope.
- These muscatels are ready to harvest.
- The nursery sells several grape varieties, including muscatel.
Forms
muscatel · muscatels
Similar words
- muscat
- Names the broader grape group that includes muscatel.