Muscat

muscat

(Science: botany) A name given to several varieties of old world grapes, differing in colour, size, etc, but all having a somewhat musky flavor. The muscat of Alexandria is a large oval grape of a pale amber colour.

Alternative forms: muskat.

Origin: F. See Muscadel.

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