petite sirah

noun, petite si·rah often capitalized P & S \-sə-ˈrä\

Definition of PETITE SIRAH

: a dry red wine of spicy fruitiness made from a grape grown chiefly in California; also : the grape

petite si·rah also petite sy·rah \-sə-ˈrä\

French petite syrah, literally, little syrah (a grape variety)

First Known Use: 1948

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