Barolo

noun

Ba·​ro·​lo bä-ˈrō-(ˌ)lō How to pronounce Barolo (audio)
bə-
plural Barolos
: a dry red Italian wine

Examples of Barolo in a Sentence

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Word History

Etymology

Barolo, village in the Piedmont region, Italy

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Barolo was in 1845

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Cite this Entry

“Barolo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Barolo. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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