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Etymology · Ancient Greek

Μονεμβασία

3 English words descend from Ancient Greek Μονεμβασία, most common first.

malvasiaA variety of grape, originally from the region of the Aegean, now used to make malmsey wine.
malmseyA sweet fortified wine made in Madeira, originally from the malvasia grape.
malvoisieSynonym of malmsey (“wine”).