grappa

[ grahp-pah ]

noun

1. an unaged brandy, originally from Italy, distilled from the pomace of a wine press.

grappa

/ ˈɡræpə /

noun

1. a spirit distilled from the fermented remains of grapes after pressing

Word History and Origins

Origin of grappa¹

1890–95; < Italian: grape stalk < Germanic; grape

Word History and Origins

Origin of grappa¹

Italian: grape stalk, of Germanic origin; see grape

Example Sentences

Shortly afterward another sector close at hand, to the north of Mount Grappa broke into activity.

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Bitter fighting occurred during the morning of October 25, 1918, in the Monte Grappa region.

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(p. 130) On the Grappa, under the impetus of the Fourth Army's thrust, the enemy front had collapsed.

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The fire was especially violent in the region of Monte Grappa.

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Young girls brought them dishes of fried sea-urchins, and broiled steaks of the grappa fish, and other savory dishes.

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