abboccato
|ab-boc-ca-to|
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/ˌæb.oʊˈkɑː.toʊ/
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/ˌæb.əʊˈkɑː.təʊ/
slightly sweet
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abboccato' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'abboccare,' where 'ab-' meant 'toward' and 'bocca' meant 'mouth.'
Historical Evolution
'abboccare' transformed into the Italian adjective 'abboccato,' used to describe wines with a slight sweetness.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bring to the mouth,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'slightly sweet' in the context of wine.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
a term used to describe a wine that is slightly sweet, often used in Italian wine terminology.
The wine was described as abboccato, with a hint of sweetness.
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Last updated: 2025/03/30 13:36