Lachryma Christi
or Lac·ri·ma Chris·ti
[ lak-ruh-muh-kris-tee ]
/ ˈlæk rə mə ˈkrɪs ti /
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noun
a table wine produced from grapes grown near Vesuvius, in Italy.
a medium dry, sparkling wine produced in the Piedmont region of Italy.
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Origin of Lachryma Christi
First recorded in 1605–15, Lachryma Christi is from Latin lachryma Christī literally, “tear of Christ”
Words nearby Lachryma Christi
Lachesis, Lachine, Lachish, Lachlan, La Chorrera, Lachryma Christi, lachrymal, lachrymator, lachrymatory, lachrymose, Lachute
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How to use Lachryma Christi in a sentence
I thought they would rest at the Hermitage, drink some Lachryma Christi, and go back.
The American Baron|James De MilleThere is a species of wine made of the grapes of Vesuvius, called 'Lachryma Christi,' that has a great reputation.
Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe Compiled from Her Letters and Journals|Charles Edward StoweLachryma Christi, a sweet wine of a red or amber colour, produced from grapes grown on Mount Vesuvius.
The Nuttall Encyclopaedia|Edited by Rev. James WoodThe ascent is easy at first between walls and the vineyards which produce the celebrated Lachryma Christi.
Saunterings|Charles Dudley Warner
British Dictionary definitions for Lachryma Christi
lachryma Christi
/ (ˈlækrəmə ˈkrɪstɪ) /
noun
a red or white wine from the bay of Naples in S Italy
Word Origin for lachryma Christi
C17: from Latin: Christ's tear
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