word
French
remuage
ruh-myoo-AHZH
rɛˌmjuːˈɑːʒListen
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Syllable breakdown
remuage
Sounds like
Say 'ruh-myoo-AHZH'.
Dictionary meaning
The process of gradually turning bottles of Champagne so that sediment collects at the neck.
History and origin
French — 'remuer' (to stir, to move).
Examples
- Traditional remuage involves manually turning each bottle a fraction every day for several weeks.
Common mispronunciations
REM-yoo-ijruh-MOO-ahzh
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