Sunday, September 22, 2024

Word of the Day: Tastevin

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Sunday, September 22, 2024
Tastevin
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noun 1. A small, shallow silver cup for tasting wines, of a type used in France.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
Play Button "The award for the winemaking competition was a sterling silver decorative tastevin."
Play Button "The sommelier had a personal tastevin that he wore around his neck every day."
Play Button "You don't need a tastevin to sample wine, but it can make for an authentic French experience."
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French, mid-20th century
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Why This Word?
The word "tastevin" is borrowed directly from French, where it means "wine taster," and that's a literal description of the object. Traditionally, a tastevin is a small silver or pewter shallow cup used by a sommelier for tasting wines and fully appreciating the flavors, aromas, and colors of the wine. ...
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