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fortified winewine that has had a distilled spirit (usually brandy) added to it during fermentation to increase its alcohol content

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: wine that has had a distilled spirit (usually brandy) added to it during fermentation to increase its alcohol content

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪd waɪn/

Korean meaning: 발효 과정에서 증류주(보통 브랜디)를 첨가하여 알코올 함량을 높인 와인

Korean pronunciation: **포**티파이드 **와**인

Example Sentences

  • The dinner party served fortified wine that was so strong, even the cheese started feeling tipsy.
  • Fortified wines like port and sherry are perfect for sipping after a heavy meal.
  • He collected rare fortified wines from Portugal, claiming each bottle was his 'liquid treasure.'

fortified wine

NOUN

//ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪd waɪn//

wine that has had a distilled spirit (usually brandy) added to it during fermentation to increase its alcohol content

fortified wine concept
💡 Concept

wine that has had a distilled spirit (usually brandy) added to it during fermentation to increase its alcohol content

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fortified wine rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Once classified, the fortified wine left him satisfied!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪd waɪn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈfɔːtɪfaɪd waɪn/

🌳Etymology

Rootfort-
Suffix--ify

Origin

fortified는 '요새화하다'는 뜻의 fortify에서 왔으며, 원래는 군사적 방어를 강화한다는 의미였습니다. 와인에 알코올을 첨가해서 '강화'한다는 개념으로 확장되었죠.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The dinner party served fortified wine that was so strong, even the cheese started feeling tipsy.

Fortified wines like port and sherry are perfect for sipping after a heavy meal.

😄 Fun example

He collected rare fortified wines from Portugal, claiming each bottle was his 'liquid treasure.'

The sommelier explained that fortified wine gets its higher alcohol content from added spirits during fermentation.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

dessert wineaperitif wineliqueur wine

Antonyms

table winelight winelow-alcohol wine

Related

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