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Definition of grappa

grappa

/ˈɡrɑː.pə/
grap · pa
Plural:grappas
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grappa Lexical Profile

grappa Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A potent, fragrant Italian grape-based pomace brandy made by distilling the skins, pulp, seeds, and stems left over from winemaking after pressing the grapes.

Example

"After the hearty multi-course dinner in Milan, the host served small glasses of chilled grappa as a traditional digestif."

• Rhymes for grappa

• Nearby Words

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graphology
grapnel
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grappler
grappling

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from northern Italian grappa, literally meaning 'grape stalk' or 'bunch of grapes,' of Germanic origin and related to English 'grape.'

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