muscatel

noun

mus·ca·tel ˌmə-skə-ˈtel

: a sweet fortified wine from muscat grapes

: a raisin from muscat grapes

Word History

Etymology

Middle English muskadell, from Medieval Latin muscadellum, from Old Occitan muscadel, from muscadel resembling musk, from muscat

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of muscatel was in the 15th century

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“Muscatel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muscatel. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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muscatel

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mus·ca·tel ˌməs-kə-ˈtel

: a sweet wine that is golden to dark amber in color

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