French

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Etymology

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A derivative of Old French (uve) passe (raisin, dried grape), from Latin uva passa, from passus (sun-dried), past participle of pandō (spread out (to dry)).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /pa.sʁi.je/
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Verb

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passeriller

  1. (transitive, oenology) to dry bunches of grapes by exposing them to the sun prior to winemaking

Conjugation

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