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noun
Alternative letter-case form of syrah.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, countable, uncountable
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noun
A dark-skinned variety of grape, used to produce red wines.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: Shiraz
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noun
A wine produced from this variety of grape.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: Shiraz
Antonyms: none provided
History
Borrowed from French syrah. The derivation from the Persian city name of Shiraz (شیراز) is today believed to be a legend. The same goes for derivations from Syria, Syracuse or the Greek island of Syros. The name might be connected to the Celtic root Proto-Celtic *serrā, "billhook", referring to the method of harvesting.
