muscat

[ muhs-kuht, -kat ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a variety of grape having a pronounced sweet aroma and flavor, used for making wine and raisins.
the vine bearing this fruit.

Muscat

[ muhs-kat ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a seaport in and the capital of Oman.

muscat

/ -kæt; ˈmʌskət /

noun

any of various grapevines that produce sweet white grapes used for making wine or raisins
See muscatel
another name for muscatel

Muscat

/ -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

1570–80; short for muscat wine or grape < Middle French muscat musky < Old Provençal, equivalent to musc (< Late Latin muscus musk ) + -at -ate ¹

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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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