Syrah

See also: syrah

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sɪˈɹa/

Etymology

Borrowed from French syrah. The derivation from the Persian city name of Shiraz (شیراز‎) is today believed to be a legend. The same goes for derivations from Syria, Syracuse or the Greek island of Syros. The name might be connected to the Proto-Celtic root ser “mountain range” (compare Portuguese serra, Spanish sierra).

Noun

Syrah (uncountable)

  1. A variety of black grape used to make wine.
  2. A wine made from these grapes.

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Portuguese

Noun

Syrah f (uncountable)

  1. Shiraz (variety of black grape)

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