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tears of wine

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A ring of clear liquid, forming into drops, near the top of a glass of fortified wine; the result of differential evaporation of alcohol and subsequent changes in surface tension; an example of the Marangoni effect.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-only

Topics: beverages, food, lifestyle, oenology, wine

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Synonyms: church windows, curtains, legs, wine tears

Antonyms: none provided

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