Definition of Beeswing

1. n. The second crust formed in port and some other wines after long keeping. It consists of pure, shining scales of tartar, supposed to resemble the wing of a bee.

Definition of Beeswing

1. Noun. a filmy, translucent crust found in port and other old wines which have been bottled-aged for a long time ¹

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Definition of Beeswing

1. a crust that forms on old wines [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Beeswing

beersicle
beerware
beery
bees
bees and honey
beesome
beest
beesting
beestings
beeswarm
beeswarms
beeswax
beeswaxed
beeswaxes
beeswaxing
beeswing (current term)
beeswings
beet
beet-tongue
beet armyworm
beet blight
beet green
beet radish
beet radishes
beet root
beet sugar
beeted
beeth
beeting
beetle

Literary usage of Beeswing

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Florist (1848)
"... gardener to Colonel Baker, Salisbury, for beeswing, Admiral Stopford, ... Admiral Stopford, Marchioness of Cornwallis, beeswing, Essex Rosy Lilac, ..."

2. Life of John, Lord Campbell, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain by John Campbell Campbell (1881)
"Elected a Member of Brooks,s—Brooks,s Club and the beeswing. Club— Takes his Wife to Scotland—Meets Canning at Abinger Hall—Marriage of George ..."

3. Belgravia by Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1872)
"And very wisely too,' said Mr. beeswing. ' Talk of the ruin to health by smoking and intoxication; there is nothing so destructive as strong tea. ..."

4. The Racing Calendar by National Hunt Committee, London (1889)
"Won by two lengths, three lengths between the second and third; beeswing was palled up. The Shifnal Selling Hunters' Plate of sov. ..."

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