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First Known Use: 1664
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same year: a French white wine that has many bubbles and that people often drink on special occasions
See words that rhyme with champagne Spanish Central: Translation of champagne Nglish: Translation of champagne for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of champagne for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about champagne
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