merlot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Merlot.
noun
  1. A dark-blue variety of wine grape.
  2. A dry red wine of a certain French type, made from Merlot grapes.

Pronunciation

/mɝˈloʊ/ /mɛɹˈloʊ/

Word forms

merlot merlots

Etymology

From French, a diminutive of merle (“blackbird”).

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