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retsina

noun
ret·​si·​na | \ ret-ˈsÄ“-nÉ™ How to pronounce retsina (audio) \

Definition of retsina

: a resin-flavored Greek wine

Examples of retsina in a Sentence

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 The retsina, a nonvintage Gaia Ritinitis Nobilis, was beautiful, bright and balanced with discernible piney highlights. — Eric Asimov, New York Times, "Betony, a Three-Star Restaurant in Midtown, Will Close DEC. 1, 2016," 8 Dec. 2016 One of the first things wine novices learn is that retsina is awful. — Eric Asimov, New York Times, "Betony, a Three-Star Restaurant in Midtown, Will Close DEC. 1, 2016," 8 Dec. 2016

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First Known Use of retsina

1940, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for retsina

Modern Greek, perhaps from Italian resina resin, from Latin — more at resin

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