labrusca

adjective

la·​brus·​ca
ləˈbrəskə
often capitalized
: of, relating to, or derived from an American fox grape (Vitis labrusca) that has been important in the development of hardy cultivated grapes
several new labrusca hybrids
a hardy labrusca grape

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from labrusca (specific epithet of Vitis labrusca) from Latin, wild vine

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“Labrusca.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/labrusca. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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