graisse
noun
\ˈgrās\
variants: or
graisse disease
Definition of graisse
-s
: a disease of white wines and cider caused by deficiency of tannin and the action of certain anaerobic bacteria
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Origin and Etymology of graisse
French graisse, literally, grease — more at grease
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