malmsey

/ˈmɑlmzi/
noun
  1. A sweet, strong, dark red wine originally from Greece, now also made elsewhere.
    • In medieval times, malmsey was a favorite drink of royalty.
    • The duke sipped a glass of malmsey after dinner.
    • She ordered a bottle of malmsey to pair with the chocolate dessert.
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