the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A name given to several very different kinds of grapes, but in America used chiefly for the scuppernong, or southern fox grape, which is said to be the parent stock of the Catawba. See grapevine.
n. A fragrant and delicious pear.
n. See Muscardin.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. Same as muscadel.
Of the color of muscadel.
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n. dull-purple grape of southern United States
n. native grape of southeastern United States; origin of many cultivated varieties
Word Usage
"Spoon generous amounts of the muscadine sauce over each one."