n. 1. a. A sparkling white wine made from a blend of grapes, especially Chardonnay and Pinot, produced in Champagne. b. A similar sparkling wine made elsewhere. 2. A pale orange yellow to grayish yellow or yellowish gray. [French, short for (vin de) Champagne, (wine from) Champagne, from Late Latin campānia, flat open country; see CAMPAIGN.] |
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