palo cortado

/ ˈpæləʊ kɔrˈtɑdəʊ /

noun

a rich, dry sherry

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Word History and Origins

Spanish, literally: crossed stick (referring to the classification system in which butts of palo cortado are marked with a vertical line and one or more horizontal lines)

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Example Sentences

Palo Cortado tastes like a lovechild born from Amontillado and Oloroso.

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