Riesling Definition

rēslĭng, rēz-
noun
A variety of grape grown in cool areas, especially in Germany and the Pacific Northwest.
American Heritage
A dry to sweet white Rhine wine.
Webster's New World
The white grape from which it is made.
Webster's New World
Alternative capitalization of Riesling.
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Other Word Forms of Riesling

Noun

Singular:
Riesling
Plural:
rieslings

Origin of Riesling

  • German alteration of obsolete Rüssling

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Riesling Sentence Examples

  • Riesling, Hermitage, Sauternes, Chianti, &c., in accordance with the district of origin of the vine.

  • Their 1992 Riesling is an elegant wine with a delicate fruity aroma.

  • The Riesling grape is well adapted to well-drained poor soils, especially slate.

  • Dinner for two, which included a martini and glass of riesling, cost $ 127.

  • The charming sommelier steered us toward a German Riesling, saying that that it was the perfect accompaniment to Chinese food.

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Words Starting With

RRIRIE

Words Ending With

GNGING

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