muscat
muscat Lexical Profile
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• noun
The capital and most populous city of Oman, situated strategically on the coast of the Gulf of Oman.
A variety of sweet, highly aromatic grape grown primarily for winemaking, raisins, and table use.
"The vineyard specializes in cultivating muscat grapes to produce their signature late-harvest dessert wines."
A sweet, fortified or unfortified wine made from muscat grapes, noted for its rich, floral, and musky aroma.
"After dinner, the guests shared a chilled glass of muscat alongside a warm fruit tart."
Word Nuance & Usage
When referring to the capital city of Oman, the word functions as a proper noun and is capitalized as 'Muscat'.
Word Origin & Etymology
The wine and grape sense is borrowed from Middle French 'muscat', originating from Late Latin 'muscus' (musk) due to the grape's strong, sweet aroma. The city name is unrelated, deriving from Arabic 'Masqaṭ', which translates to 'place of falling' or 'anchorage'.
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