noun
grappa
GRA-puh
noun
1
A strong Italian brandy distilled from the leftover skins, seeds, and stems of pressed grapes.
"The waiter offered a small glass of grappa to finish the meal."
"Homemade grappa can be shockingly strong."
How to Use Grappa
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fiery Italian spirit made from grape leftovers, usually drunk after dinner.
Common pairings
a glass of grappa
sip grappa
Italian grappa
Word Forms
grappas plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Italian grappa; related to the English word "grape".