champagne
/ʃæmˈpeɪn/ noun A2- A sparkling white wine made from a blend of grapes, especially Chardonnay and pinot, produced in Champagne, France, by the méthode champenoise.
- Any sparkling wine made by the méthode champenoise. · I’ve been saving an excellent Brazilian champagne for a special occasion.
- Any sparkling white wine.
- A glass of champagne.
- A very pale brownish-gold colour, similar to that of champagne.
- (An ordinary occupying) the base of the shield, either flat-topped (like the chief at the top of the shield) or curved (as in a mount or trimount). · Alternative forms: champaine, champain
Plural champagnes
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