Definition of "grappa" [grappa]

• An Italian brandy distilled from the pomace of grapes used in winemaking. (noun)

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• "Italy's reason for refusing to ratify the trade deal was that it was insisting that South African manufacturers stopped using the term grappa for local spirits."
• ""If South Africa agreed right now, today, to stop using the term grappa, nothing would change," he said."
• "Monday of bad faith over a trade agreement centred on the use of the terms grappa and ouzo."