beeswing

[ beez-wing ]

noun

1. a light, flaky deposit found in port and some other bottle-aged wines.

beeswing

/ ˈbiːzˌwɪŋ /

noun

1. a light filmy crust of tartar that forms in port and some other wines after long keeping in the bottle
2. a port or other wine containing beeswing

Word History and Origins

Origin of beeswing¹

First recorded in 1855–60; bee ¹ + 's ¹ + wing

Example Sentences

Richard Thompson’s new memoir, “Beeswing,” was written with journalist Scott Timberg, who died before the book was completed.

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Richard Thompson’s new memoir, “Beeswing,” was written with journalist Scott Timberg, who died before the book was completed.

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Richard Thompson’s new memoir, “Beeswing,” was written with journalist Scott Timberg, who died before the book was completed.

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In December 2019, before “Beeswing” was completed, Timberg died by suicide.

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He describes in “Beeswing” the early days of terrible guest houses where “all bedding appeared to be damp nylon” and dinner was a lettuce sandwich.

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