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fine champagne

fine cham·pagne [ fn sham páyn ]


noun 
Definition:
 
brandy: a brandy made from grapes grown in the Grande and Petite Champagne areas of the Charente region of western France. At least half the grapes must come from the Grande Champagne area.

[Mid-19th century. < French< fine "fine" + champagne "open space" < late Latin campania "level country" < Latin Campania, province in Italy]
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