noun

malo

Malo (noun) means Short for malolactic fermentation, a winemaking process that softens a wine's acidity. Example: “The winemaker let the Chardonnay go through full malo to give it a creamier texture.”

noun

Short for malolactic fermentation, a winemaking process that softens a wine's acidity.

"The winemaker let the Chardonnay go through full malo to give it a creamier texture."

A traditional loincloth worn in Hawaii.

"Dancers at the ceremony wore a malo woven from tapa cloth."

How to Use Malo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishIn wine circles, "malo" is shorthand for a chemical process that mellows out tart, sharp flavors; in Hawaiian culture it names a specific garment.

Common pairings

full malo malo fermentation

Word Forms

malos plural, Malos plural

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Etymology

The winemaking sense is simply a shortened form of "malolactic." The clothing sense comes from Hawaiian.

Rhymes for malo

halo palo lalo mahalo buffalo Gonzalo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “malo” mean?

The word “malo” means short for malolactic fermentation, a winemaking process that softens a wine's acidity. In plain terms, in wine circles, "malo" is shorthand for a chemical process that mellows out tart, sharp flavors; in Hawaiian culture it names a specific garment.

How do you use “malo” in a sentence?

Here is “malo” used in a sentence: “The winemaker let the Chardonnay go through full malo to give it a creamier texture.”

What part of speech is “malo”?

“Malo” is a noun.

How many meanings does “malo” have?

“Malo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: short for malolactic fermentation, a winemaking process that softens a wine's acidity.