Lafite
Lafite (noun) means a prestigious red Bordeaux wine produced at the Château Lafite Rothschild estate in France. Example: “They opened a bottle of Lafite to celebrate the anniversary.”
How to use Lafite
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA famous, expensive French red wine.
Word forms
- Plural
- Lafites
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They opened a bottle of _____ to celebrate the anniversary.
Etymology
Named directly after the French Château Lafite Rothschild estate.