Liebfraumilch

English

Etymology

From German Liebfrauenmilch, literally "beloved Lady's milk", referring to the Liebfrauenkirche (the Church of Our Lady) in Worms, Germany, near which the wine was originally produced.

Noun

Liebfraumilch (uncountable)

  1. A semi-sweet German white wine.
    • 2000, Zadie Smith, White Teeth, London: Penguin Books, published 2001, →ISBN, page 22:
      He took a seat and poured himself a big glass of Liebfraumilch instead.

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