word
French
cuvée
koo-VAY
kuːˈveɪListen
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Syllable breakdown
cuvée
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Dictionary meaning
A particular blend or batch of wine; in Champagne, the first and finest juice from the press.
History and origin
French — 'cuve' (vat).
Examples
- The prestige cuvée is the finest wine a Champagne house produces, aged for many years before release.
Common mispronunciations
KYOO-vaykoo-VEE
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