What is another word for malmsey?

Pronunciation: [mˈalmsɪ] (IPA)

Malmsey is a type of sweet, fortified wine that is made from the Malmsey grape. It is typically dark and rich in flavor, with notes of caramel, honey, and dried fruits. However, there are several synonyms for this word that can be used to describe similar types of wine. Some of these include Madeira, port, sherry, and Marsala. All of these wines are also fortified and can be sweet or dry, depending on the style. They are often served as a dessert wine or paired with rich, flavorful dishes like cheese, chocolate, or roasted meats.

Synonyms for Malmsey:

What are the hypernyms for Malmsey?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Malmsey?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for malmsey (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Malmsey?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.
  • holonyms for malmsey (as nouns)

Usage examples for Malmsey

Blanquette de Limoux derives its name from the species of grape it is produced from, and which we believe to be identical with the malvoisie, or malmsey.
"Facts About Champagne and Other Sparkling Wines"
Henry Vizetelly
Bonneval made me a present of twelve bottles of malmsey from Ragusa, and of twelve bottles of genuine scopolo-a great rarity, with which I made a present in Corfu which proved very useful to me, as the reader will discover.
"The Memoires of Casanova, Complete The Rare Unabridged London Edition Of 1894, plus An Unpublished Chapter of History, By Arthur Symons"
Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
When she had exhausted her amorous fury she threw herself into a bath, then came back, drank a bottle of malmsey Madeira, and finally made her brutal lover drink till he fell on to the floor.
"The Memoires of Casanova, Complete The Rare Unabridged London Edition Of 1894, plus An Unpublished Chapter of History, By Arthur Symons"
Jacques Casanova de Seingalt

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