Muscatel
(noun)
- A sweet wine made from the Muscat grape.
- A type of raisin made from the Muscat grape.
Origin:
From the french word muscadelle, from the latin muscatum, meaning "musky".
Examples:
- The muscatel was a particularly sweet wine that was served after dinner.
- I prefer muscatel over other types of raisins because of its unique sweetness.
- The muscatel grapes are known to be one of the oldest grape varieties in the world.
- We had a nice bottle of muscatel with our cheese platter for dessert.
- I like to add muscatel to my oatmeal cookies for a touch of sweetness.