sommelier
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əlˈyeɪ; Origin:
1920–25; < French, Middle French, dissimilated form of *sommerier, derivative of sommier one charged with arranging transportation, equivalent to somme burden (< Late Latin sagma horse load < Greek ságma covering, pack saddle) + -ier -ier2
1920–25; < French, Middle French, dissimilated form of *sommerier, derivative of sommier one charged with arranging transportation, equivalent to somme burden (< Late Latin sagma horse load < Greek ságma covering, pack saddle) + -ier -ier2
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| —n | |
| a wine steward in a restaurant or hotel | |
| [French: butler, via Old French from Old Provençal saumalier pack-animal driver, from Late Latin sagma a packsaddle, from Greek] | |
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Example sentences
The resident sommelier puts together the wine list, which changes as he finds new favorites.
The hotel's sommelier selects all the wines in the mini-bar to accommodate all guest preferences.
The diverse flavors and textures in the meal are a challenge for even the savviest sommelier.
Diners should be sure to ask the sommelier on staff for a perfect pairing.
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