Chardonnay

English

/ˌʃɑː(ɹ)dəˈneɪ/

noun
Definitions
  • (countable) A green-skinned grape variety used to make a white wine.
  • (uncountable) A variety of wine made from this grape.

Etymology

Derived from Latin Cardonnacum, carduus (thistle, wild thistle, artichoke, thristle).

Origin

Latin

carduus

Gloss

thistle, wild thistle, artichoke, thristle

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