muscadine

• 名词，指美国东南部原产的一种葡萄（圆叶葡萄），是许多栽培品种的来源，也指这种暗紫色的葡萄本身。

A noun referring to a native grape of the southeastern United States, which is the origin of many cultivated varieties, and also the dull-purple grape itself.

1. Native grape of southeastern United StatesB2formalamerican

   A species of grape (Vitis rotundifolia) native to the southeastern United States, known for its thick skin and musky flavor, and is the origin of many cultivated varieties.

   麝香葡萄

   • Muscadine grapes are often used to make wine and jelly in the South.
   • The muscadine vine is resistant to many pests that affect other grape varieties.
   • Farmers in Georgia cultivate muscadines for their unique flavor.

   同义词scuppernong

2. Dull-purple grapeB2formalamerican

   The fruit of the muscadine vine, typically having a dull-purple color and a sweet, musky taste.

   暗紫色葡萄

   • She picked a basket of ripe muscadines from the vineyard.
   • The muscadine's thick skin makes it ideal for preserves.
   • He enjoyed the sweet taste of fresh muscadines on a summer afternoon.