"Sauvignon blanc" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Sauvignon blancs [plural], Sauvignons blancs [plural]
Etymology: From French. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|fr|-}} French Head templates: {{en-noun|~|s|Sauvignons blancs}} Sauvignon blanc (countable and uncountable, plural Sauvignon blancs or Sauvignons blancs)
  1. A green-skinned variety of grape that originates from the Bordeaux region of France. Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-Sauvignon_blanc-en-noun-OVPWOrjr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 61 39 Disambiguation of English undefined derivations: 68 32
  2. A crisp, dry white wine produced from this grape. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Wines Categories (lifeform): Grape cultivars
    Sense id: en-Sauvignon_blanc-en-noun-LnsC1CX3 Disambiguation of Wines: 32 68 Disambiguation of Grape cultivars: 33 67

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