merlot

/mɜrˈloʊ/
noun
  1. A type of red wine made from the Merlot grape, known for its soft, fruity flavor.
    • This merlot has notes of cherry and chocolate.
    • We bought a bottle of merlot for the dinner party.
    • She ordered a glass of merlot to go with her steak.
  2. A dark blue-black grape variety used to make red wine.
    • The vineyard grows both cabernet sauvignon and merlot grapes.
    • Merlot grapes ripen earlier than many other red wine grapes.
    • Farmers harvested the merlot in late September.
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