sherry

Meaning

Noun

A fortified wine produced in Jerez de la Frontera in Spain, or a similar wine produced elsewhere.
A variety of sherry.
A glass of sherry.

Origin

From Middle English sherris (interpreted as plural), from Spanish (vino de) Xeres, Xeres being the former name of Jerez.

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