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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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The first known use of pinot was in 1854
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