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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024mus•cat (mus′kət, -kat),USA pronunciation n. - Plant Biologya variety of grape having a pronounced sweet aroma and flavor, used for making wine and raisins.
- the vine bearing this fruit.
- Late Latin muscus musk) + -at -ate1
- Old Provencal, equivalent. to musc (
- Middle French muscat musky
- short for muscat wine or grape 1570–80
- Place Namesa seaport in and the capital of Oman. 70,000. Arabic, Masqat.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: muscat /ˈmʌskət -kæt/ n - any of various grapevines that produce sweet white grapes used for making wine or raisins
- another name for muscatel
Etymology: 16th Century: via Old French from Provençal muscat, from musc musk Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: Muscat /ˈmʌskət -kæt/ n - the capital of the Sultanate of Oman, a port on the Gulf of Oman: a Portuguese port from the early 16th century; controlled by Persia (1650–1741). Pop: 689 000 (2005 est)
Arabic name: Masqat
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