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VELVETY [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-10-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Winemaking
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- velvety
1, record 1, English, velvety
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Which is smooth on the tongue and has a rich flavor and a sumptuous texture. 2, record 1, English, - velvety
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Texture refers to the overall feel and consistency of a wine. It is a significant factor in quality. Useful comparisons can be made with fabrics and their weave: silky, velvety, satin-textured ... 3, record 1, English, - velvety
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Quality textures such as smooth, round, silky, velvety help to perceive the refinement of flavor while coarse textures such as harsh, hard, rough make it difficult to perceive (according to the Beginner's Guide to Understanding Wine, p. 29). 2, record 1, English, - velvety
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Industrie vinicole
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- velouté
1, record 1, French, velout%C3%A9
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui flatte le palais par une sensation de douceur caressante qui fait penser à celle qu'on ressent en touchant du velours. 1, record 1, French, - velout%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un vin velouté, [...] toujours peu acide et assez riche en glycérine, procure une telle sensation de douceur, si nettement éprouvée, que même un profane dira : «c'est du velours!» 1, record 1, French, - velout%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-04-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Plant Biology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- velutinous
1, record 2, English, velutinous
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Velvety, with erect, straight, moderately firm hairs. 1, record 2, English, - velutinous
Record 2, Key term(s)
- velvet like
- velvety
- velutinate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Biologie végétale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- velouté
1, record 2, French, velout%C3%A9
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Qui est doux au toucher comme du velours. 1, record 2, French, - velout%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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