pi·not
| \ ˈpē-(ˌ)nō
\
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variants:
or Pinot
plural pinots or Pinots
Definition of pinot
1
: any of several purple or white vinifera grapes used for wine-making
2
: a wine made from pinot grapes
especially
: pinot noir
Initial tastings of the 2007 Pinots suggest that it is a very good vintage. — Daniel Sogg
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“Pinot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinot. Accessed 18 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of pinot was in 1854
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