zinfandel

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Etymology

Coined by a California grape grower, to describe an unknown variety.

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA: /ˈzɪnfn̩dɛl/

Noun

zinfandel (countable and uncountable; plural zinfandels)

1. A dry red wine of California.
   • 2008, Danielle Corsetto, Girls with Slingshots: 419

     This zinfandel’s delish. Where’d you get it?

2. A small black grape from which zinfandel wine is made.

Synonyms

• Crljenak Kaštelanski, Gioia Del Colle, Locale, Morellone, Plavac Veliki, Primaticcio, Primativo, Primitivo, Primitivo Di Gioia, Primitivo Nero, Uva Della Pergola, Uva Di Corato, Zin (informal), ZPC, Black St. Peters, Zenfendal, Zinfardel, Zinfindal, Taranto, Zeinfandall, Zinfardell, Zinfindel, Zinfandal