"Cava" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Cava.wav [Southern-England] Forms: cava [alternative]
Rhymes: -ɑːvə Etymology: From Catalan cava (literally “wine cellar”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ca|cava|lit=wine cellar}} Catalan cava (literally “wine cellar”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Cava (uncountable)
  1. A Spanish white sparkling wine made using the méthode champenoise. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: Spanish champagne Coordinate_terms: champagne, prosecco
    Sense id: en-Cava-en-noun-eCh5-25j Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Wines

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