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Definition of Muscat grape

1. Noun. Sweet aromatic grape used for raisins and wine.

Lexicographical Neighbors of Muscat Grape

Literary usage of Muscat grape

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

1. The MAGAZINE of Horticulture, Botany, and All Useful Discoveries and (1857)
"THE BOWOOD muscat grape.—This is a new va;iety, raised at Bowood, the seat of the Marquis of Lansdowne, between the Cannon Hall and the Muscat of Alexandria ..."

2. The American Journal of Horticulture and Florist's Companion (1869)
"B. MADRESFIELD-COURT BLACK muscat grape.—This grape is one worthy of the warmest commendation, both in regard to its appearance and quality. ..."

3. Vines and Vine Culture by Archibald Farquharson Barron (1892)
"An oval black muscat grape. Season : mid-season; does not keep long in good ... A round black muscat grape. Season: first early. Merits: third-rate. SYN. ..."

4. Fruits and Vegetables Under Glass: Apples, Apricots, Cherries, Figs, Grapes by William Turner (1912)
"Though it is a muscat grape it does not require strong heat. Just as good results may be ... Otherwise, it is a distinct muscat grape. Muscat Hamburg. ..."

5. Journal by California Legislature (1874)
"Los Angeles grape, limes, China beans, egg plant, peppers, okra, muscat grape, canteloupe, oranges, red onions, mixed pickles, plain pickled cucumbers, ..."

6. Proceedings of the Horticultural Society of London by Horticultural Society of London (1861)
"Mr. WILLIAM BARNES, FEHS, Camberwell—A plant of Barnes's muscat grape. Mr. CHAMB, gardener to the EARL OF ... Tortworth Park—Cuttings of Passe muscat grape. ..."

7. The Handbook of Horticulture and Viticulture of Western Australia by A. Despeissis, Western Australia Dept. of Agriculture (1903)
"A black oval muscat grape. ... muscat grape. Season: mid season (3rd period). Merits: first-rate in quality, but rather small: makes a luscious wine. ..."

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