noun
Quincy
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noun
1
A dry white wine made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown near Quincy in France's Loire Valley.
"The sommelier recommended a chilled glass of Quincy to pair with the fish."
2
Informal, humorous term for a toilet.
"He joked about needing to visit the quincy before the long drive."
How to Use Quincy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a French white wine, or (informally) a slang word for a toilet.
Word Forms
Quincies plural
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Etymology
The wine takes its name from the town of Quincy in France. The toilet sense is said to nod to President John Quincy Adams, reputedly the first to have one installed in the White House.