mirabelle

[ mir-uh-bel, mir-uh-bel ]

noun

1. a dry, white plum brandy from Alsace.

mirabelle

/ ˈmɪrəˌbɛl /

noun

1. a small sweet yellow-orange fruit that is a variety of greengage
2. a liqueur distilled from this

Word History and Origins

Origin of mirabelle¹

1700–10; < French; Middle French mirabolan myrobalan, by folk etymology

Word History and Origins

Origin of mirabelle¹

C18: from French

Example Sentences

Each experience in my career, from working with Jean Louis Palladin at the Watergate Hotel, Marco Pierre White at The Criterion & Mirabelle and Eric Ripert at Le Bernardin, to collaborating with Richard Gere at Bedford Post Inn, has uniquely contributed to my growth.

From Salon

Mirabelle Bosch died at just 12 hours old on 2 July 2021 at Wishaw General Hospital.

From BBC

Mirabelle, Leo and Ellie were all said to have died "in circumstances giving rise to serious public concern".

From BBC

Mirabelle's head was stuck and by the time mother and baby were taken to hospital, her chances of survival were very slim.

From BBC

Evidence has been heard from health professionals involved in Mirabelle's death, with expert witnesses who were not directly involved in the case to follow.

From BBC