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Lachryma Christi
or Lac·ri·ma Chris·ti
[ lak-ruh-muh kris-tee ]
noun
- a table wine produced from grapes grown near Vesuvius, in Italy.
- a medium dry, sparkling wine produced in the Piedmont region of Italy.
lachryma Christi
/ ˈlækrəmə ˈkrɪstɪ /
noun
- a red or white wine from the bay of Naples in S Italy
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Lachryma Christi1
First recorded in 1605–15, Lachryma Christi is from Latin lachryma Christī literally, “tear of Christ”
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Lachryma Christi1
C17: from Latin: Christ's tear
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Example Sentences
I thought they would rest at the Hermitage, drink some Lachryma Christi, and go back.
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There is a species of wine made of the grapes of Vesuvius, called 'Lachryma Christi,' that has a great reputation.
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Lachryma Christi, a sweet wine of a red or amber colour, produced from grapes grown on Mount Vesuvius.
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The ascent is easy at first between walls and the vineyards which produce the celebrated Lachryma Christi.
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