Definition of "grape" []

• Any of numerous woody vines of the genus Vitis, bearing clusters of edible berries and widely cultivated in many species and varieties. (noun)
• The fleshy, smooth-skinned, purple, red, or green berry of a grape, eaten raw or dried as a raisin and widely used in winemaking. (noun)
• A dark violet to dark grayish purple. (noun)
• Grapeshot. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "Terroir is the term grape growers use for the distinctive combination of where the grapes are grown, including the soil, the sun, and the wind."
• "The herbal character of the grape is here, particularly on a surprisingly long minty-lime finish, but it's not aggressive or overbearing."
• "Also of note: the Benaza red wine made from the mencia grape is a pretty tasty value as well."