noun
Uncommon
Quincy
KWIHN-see
Quincy (noun) means a dry white wine made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown near Quincy in France's Loire Valley. Example: “The sommelier recommended a chilled glass of Quincy to pair with the fish.”
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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Quincies
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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.
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What does “Quincy” mean?
The word “Quincy” means a dry white wine made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown near Quincy in France's Loire Valley. In plain terms, either a French white wine, or (informally) a slang word for a toilet.
How do you pronounce “Quincy”?
“Quincy” is pronounced KWIHN-see (/ˈkwɪnsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Quincy” in a sentence?
Here is “Quincy” used in a sentence: “The sommelier recommended a chilled glass of Quincy to pair with the fish.”
What part of speech is “Quincy”?
“Quincy” is a noun.
Is “Quincy” a common word?
“Quincy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Quincy” have?
“Quincy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a dry white wine made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown near Quincy in France's Loire Valley.
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