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muscat
1[ muhs-kuht, -kat ]
noun
- a variety of grape having a pronounced sweet aroma and flavor, used for making wine and raisins.
- the vine bearing this fruit.
Muscat
2[ muhs-kat ]
noun
- a seaport in and the capital of Oman.
Muscat
2/ -kæt; ˈmʌskət /
noun
- the capital of the Sultanate of Oman, a port on the Gulf of Oman: a Portuguese port from the early 16th century; controlled by Persia (1650–1741). Pop: 689 000 (2005 est) Arabic nameMasqat
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Word History and Origins
Origin of muscat1
C16: via Old French from Provençal muscat, from musc musk
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