Etymology

valpolicella

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Today it means: A dry red wine made in the Valpolicella region, made from various local grape varieties and consequently of variable quality. Full definition →

Italian Valpolicella
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  1. Italian · borrowed fromValpolicella
  2. English todayValpolicella

Unadapted borrowing from Italian Valpolicella, of uncertain origin.

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