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tokay

/təʊˈkeɪ/

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noun

/təʊˈkeɪ/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее венгерское вино из винограда сорта Токай, или сорт винограда, первоначально выращиваемый в Венгрии, который является прототипом винограда вида Vitis vinifera.

A noun referring to a Hungarian wine made from Tokay grapes, or the variety of wine grape originally grown in Hungary that is the prototype of vinifera grapes.

proper noun

  1. Hungarian WineB2formalculinary

    A sweet, often golden wine produced in the Tokaj region of Hungary, made from grapes affected by noble rot.

    ruТокайское вино

    • The sommelier recommended a vintage Tokay to pair with the dessert.
    • Tokay wines are known for their rich, honeyed flavor.
    • She brought a bottle of Tokay from her trip to Hungary.
  2. Wine Grape VarietyC1formalscientific

    A type of grape originally cultivated in Hungary, used as a prototype for many vinifera grape varieties.

    ruВиноградный сорт

    • The Tokay grape is considered one of the ancestors of modern wine grapes.
    • Viticulturists study the Tokay variety for its genetic traits.
    • Tokay grapes thrive in the volcanic soils of the Tokaj region.
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  • tokay's possessive singular form