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retsina

/retˈsiː.nə/

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noun

/retˈsiː.nə/C1formalculinary
  • ruГреческое вино, ароматизированное сосновой смолой, что придает ему характерный вкус.

A Greek wine that is flavored with pine resin, giving it a distinctive taste.

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  1. Greek wine flavored with resinB2formalculinary

    A traditional Greek white or rosé wine that has been flavored with pine resin, giving it a distinctive, slightly piney taste.

    ruГреческое вино с ароматом смолы

    • We ordered a bottle of retsina to accompany our Greek salad.
    • The unique flavor of retsina comes from the pine resin added during fermentation.
    • Many tourists enjoy trying retsina when visiting Greece.
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