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nebbiolo

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˌnɛbɪˈəʊləʊ/
  • US: /ˌnɛbiˈoʊloʊ/
  • rhymes with -əʊləʊ

1

noun

Meaning 1

Alternative letter-case form of Nebbiolo.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, uncountable, usually

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A grape variety cultivated in the Langhe, Piedmont.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A fine red wine made near Alba from these grapes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

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History

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian nebbiolo, from nebbia (“fog”), after the grapes' appearance.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: небиоло (nebiolo) — grape variety
  • Italian: nebbiolo — grape variety
  • Italian: nebbiolo — fine red wine