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Chianti

noun
Chi·an·ti | \kē-ˈän-tē, -ˈan-\

Definition of Chianti 

: a dry usually red wine from the Tuscany region of Italy also : a similar wine made elsewhere

First Known Use of Chianti

1833, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Chianti

Italian, from the Chianti region, Italy

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Chianti

noun

English Language Learners Definition of Chianti

: a dry red wine from Italy

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