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Definition of merlot

merlot

/mɜːrˈloʊ/
mer · lot
Plural:merlots
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merlot Lexical Profile

merlot Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A dry, medium- to full-bodied red wine with soft tannins and berry flavors, made from the merlot grape variety.

Example

"She ordered a glass of merlot to pair with her roasted lamb."

2

A dark blue-black wine grape variety originating in the Bordeaux region of southwestern France, widely cultivated for making red varietal and blended wines.

Example

"The vineyard's clay soils are ideal for growing merlot."

• Rhymes for merlot

• Nearby Words

meritocratic
meritorious
merlin
merlot
mermaid
merman
merperson

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from French merlot, a regional Occitan diminutive of merle ('blackbird', from Latin merula), referring either to the dark blue-black color of the grapes or the birds' fondness for eating them.

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