Etymology

port wine

Today it means: A type of fortified wine traditionally made in Portugal. Full definition →

Portuguese vinho do Porto
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  1. Portuguese · calque ofvinho do Porto
  2. English todayport wine

Calque of Portuguese vinho do Porto, wherein the city name Porto is etymologically identical to the word porto (“port”).

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