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Definition of scuppernong

scuppernong

/ˈskʌpərˌnɑːŋ/
scup · per · nong
Plural:scuppernongs
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scuppernong Lexical Profile

scuppernong Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American A large, greenish-bronze variety of the muscadine grape native to the southern United States, particularly North Carolina, known for its thick skin and sweet, distinctive flavor.

Example

"My grandmother makes the most delicious jelly from the scuppernongs that grow wild along the farm fence."

2

American A sweet wine made from the scuppernong grape, traditionally produced in the southern United States.

Example

"We sat on the porch and toasted to the summer evening with a chilled glass of scuppernong."

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• Nearby Words

sculpin
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scup
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scutellaria
scyphanthus
scyphozoan

Word Origin & Etymology

Named after the Scuppernong River in North Carolina, which was derived from the Algonquian word 'askuponong', meaning 'place of the sweet bay tree'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scuppernong. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scuppernong
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