"Calcavella" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Calcavellas [plural]
Etymology: So called from the district of Carcavelhos. Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} Calcavella (countable and uncountable, plural Calcavellas)
  1. A sweet wine from Portugal. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Wines Synonyms: Calcavellos, Carcavelhos

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