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beaujolais

/ˌboʊ.ʒəˈleɪ/
Beau · jo · lais
Plural:Beaujolais
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beaujolais Lexical Profile

beaujolais Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A light-bodied, fruity red wine (or occasionally white wine) produced in the Beaujolais region of eastern France, made predominantly from Gamay grapes and typically consumed young.

Example

"The sommelier recommended a slightly chilled glass of Beaujolais to pair with the roasted poultry."

2

A historic province and acclaimed wine-growing region in eastern France, situated north of Lyon and south of Burgundy.

Example

"The rolling hills of Beaujolais are covered with vineyards that thrive in the region's granite soils."

• Rhymes for beaujolais

• Nearby Words

beatrix
beau
beaucoup
beaujolais
beaumont
beaut
beauteous

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'Beaujolais', named after the historic wine-producing region north of Lyon, which in turn derives its name from its former capital town, Beaujeu.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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