GRAPPA

grappa

(noun) Italian brandy made from residue of grapes after pressing

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

grappa (countable and uncountable, plural grappas)

(uncountable) An Italian grape-based spirit of between 80 and 100 proof, made from the distillation of pomace.

(countable) A variety or serving of grappa.

Source: Wiktionary



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FISSILE

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