name
Meaning 1
A surname from French.
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malbec
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UK: /ˈmæl.bɛk/
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UK: /ˈmɒl.bɛk/
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US: /mælˈbɛk/
noun
Meaning 2
A variety of grape used in making red wine, originally from France, but now predominantly grown in Argentina.
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Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Meaning 3
A red wine made chiefly from malbec grapes.
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Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Meaning 4
Alternative letter-case form of malbec (“wine”).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, countable, uncountable
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History
Etymology
Borrowed from French Malbec.
Borrowed from French malbec, said to be named after a Hungarian winemaker who brought it to France.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- French: malbec — Translations
- French: côt — Translations