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sherry

sherry

noun SHEH-ree Rare

Usage Note

Sherry is a borrowing from English for the Spanish fortified wine. In French it is masculine and invariable. It is less common than xérès, the French word for the same wine, which appears on restaurant menus. Un verre de sherry is the typical informal order.

Examples

"Elle sert un verre de sherry à ses invités."

Natural Translation

She serves a glass of sherry to her guests.

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