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graisse

noun
\ ˈgrās\
variants: or graisse disease
plural -s

Definition of graisse

: a disease of white wines and cider caused by deficiency of tannin and the action of certain anaerobic bacteria

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History and Etymology for graisse

French graisse, literally, grease

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