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Definitions for retsina
rɛtˈsi nəretsi·na
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Princeton's WordNet
retsinanoun
Greek wine flavored with resin
Wiktionary
retsinanoun
A Greek resinated white or rosé wine of a sort that has been produced for at least 2700 years.
Etymology: From ρετσίνα, from ρετσίνι, from ῥητίνη.
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Retsina
Retsina is a Greek white resinated wine, which has been made for at least 2000 years. Its unique flavor is said to have originated from the practice of sealing wine vessels, particularly amphorae, with Aleppo Pine resin in ancient times. Before the invention of impermeable glass bottles, oxygen caused many wines to spoil within the year. Pine resin helped keep air out, while at the same time infusing the wine with resin aroma. The Romans began to use barrels in the 3rd century AD, removing any oenological necessity for resin, but the flavor itself was so popular that the style is still widespread today.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of retsina in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of retsina in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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