noun

Steen

Steen (noun) means Chenin blanc, a variety of white wine grape (used especially in South African wine). Example: “The vineyard produced a crisp, dry steen.”

noun

Chenin blanc, a variety of white wine grape (used especially in South African wine).

"The vineyard produced a crisp, dry steen."

How to use Steen

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA South African name for the Chenin blanc grape or the wine made from it.

Word forms

Steens plural, Steens plural

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Etymology

* As a general Germanic surname, from Dutch Steen, West Flemish van der steen, Danish Steen, Swedish Steen, Norwegian Steen. Doublet of Stone and Stein. Compare Staines. * As a Scottish surname, shortened from Stephen. * As an Irish and Scottish Gaelic surname, shortened from mac Stiamhna (“son of Stephen”), usually Anglicized as McStephen, McStein.

Origin: Dutch

Rhymes for Steen

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Steen” mean?

The word “Steen” means chenin blanc, a variety of white wine grape (used especially in South African wine). In plain terms, a South African name for the Chenin blanc grape or the wine made from it.

How do you use “Steen” in a sentence?

Here is “Steen” used in a sentence: “The vineyard produced a crisp, dry steen.”

What part of speech is “Steen”?

“Steen” is a noun.

What is the meaning of Steen?

"Steen" (noun) means chenin blanc, a variety of white wine grape (used especially in South African wine).