grapy

grapy
/gray"pee/, adj., grapier, grapiest.
1. of, like, or composed of grapes.
2. tasting of grapes or grape juice: a grapy wine.
Also, grapey.
[1350-1400; ME. See GRAPE, -Y1]

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