noun
Merlot
m-LOH
noun
1
A variety of dark-skinned wine grape, or the red wine made from it.
"We ordered a glass of merlot to go with the steak."
How to Use Merlot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA type of red wine grape, or the wine made from it, known for being smooth and easy to drink.
Common pairings
a glass of merlot
merlot grapes
dry merlot
Word Forms
Merlots plural
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Etymology
From French, a diminutive of merle ("blackbird"), likely a nod to the grape's dark, blackbird-like colour.