labrusca

adjective

la·​brus·​ca

ləˈbrəskə

often capitalized

: of, relating to, or derived from an American fox grape (Vitis labrusca) that has been important in the development of hardy cultivated grapes

several new labrusca hybrids

a hardy labrusca grape

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from labrusca (specific epithet of Vitis labrusca) from Latin, wild vine

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