Etymology

white wine

Today it means: Light-colored wine (usually yellow with a hint of green but not pink). Full definition →

Middle English white wyn
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromwhite wyn
  2. English todaywhite wine

From Middle English white wyn, whit win.

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