Meursault

noun

Meur·​sault mər-ˈsō How to pronounce Meursault (audio)
mə-,
mœ- How to pronounce Meursault (audio)
: a dry white burgundy wine

Word History

Etymology

French, from Meursault, commune in France

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Meursault was in 1833

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Cite this Entry

“Meursault.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Meursault. Accessed 2 Apr. 2023.

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