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Definition of alicante

alicante

/ˌæl.ɪˈkæn.ti/
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alicante Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A historic port city and prominent tourist destination located on the Costa Blanca in southeastern Spain, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea.

2

A type of robust red wine produced in the Alicante province of Spain, or a red wine grape variety (Alicante Bouschet) known for its distinctive red flesh.

Example

"The sommelier recommended a vintage Alicante to complement the rich flavors of the roasted lamb."

• Rhymes for alicante

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Arabic 'Al-Laqant', which itself evolved from the Roman settlement name 'Lucentum', ultimately tracing back to the ancient Greek 'Akra Leuke' meaning 'White Promontory'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Alicante. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/alicante
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