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champagne
noun cham·pagne \sham-ˈpān\
: a French white wine that has many bubbles and that people often drink on special occasions
Full Definition of CHAMPAGNE
1
: a white sparkling wine made in the old province of Champagne, France; also : a similar wine made elsewhere
2
: a pale orange yellow to light grayish-yellowish brown
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Origin of CHAMPAGNE
French, from Champagne, France
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Champagne
geographical name Cham·pagne \sham-ˈpān\
Definition of CHAMPAGNE
region & former province NE France W of Lorraine & N of Burgundy ∗ Troyes
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