Médoc

noun

Mé·​doc mā-ˈdäk How to pronounce Médoc (audio)
-ˈdȯk
: a Bordeaux wine made in the Médoc district of France

Word History

Etymology

French, from Médoc

First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Médoc was in 1783

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Cite this Entry

“Médoc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/M%C3%A9doc. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Geographical Definition

Médoc

geographical name

Mé·​doc mā-ˈdäk How to pronounce Médoc (audio)
-ˈdȯk
district of southwestern France north of Bordeaux that is noted for wine production
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