Meanings
noungrapes of wrath pl (plural only)
- idiomaticpluralplural onlyA symbol of impending vengeance, especially in reference to the Last Judgment.
Origin
Derived from a passage in the Biblical book of Revelation.
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grapes of wrath. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/grapes%20of%20wrath
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