champagne
/ʃæmˈpeɪn/
A sparkling white wine made from a blend of grapes, especially Chardonnay and pinot, produced in Champagne, France, by the méthode champenoise; Any sparkling wine made by the méthode champenoise; Any sparkling white wine; A glass of champagne
- plural
- champagnes
Meanings
- 1
A sparkling white wine made from a blend of grapes, especially Chardonnay and pinot, produced in Champagne, France, by the méthode champenoise
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- 2
Any sparkling wine made by the méthode champenoise
- 3
Any sparkling white wine
- 4
A glass of champagne
- 5
A very pale brownish-gold colour, similar to that of champagnerare
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