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Riesling

noun Ries·ling \ˈrēz-liŋ, ˈrēs-\

Definition of RIESLING

:  a white wine that ranges from dry to very sweet and is made from a single variety of grape originally grown in Germany; also :  the grape
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Origin of RIESLING

German
First Known Use: 1833

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  1. Riesling
  2. Johannisberg Riesling
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