zilavkahttp://www.oed.com/dictionary/zilavka_n%3Ftab%3Dmeaning_and_useZilavka, n.
First published 1986; not fully revised

Zilavkanoun

  1. 1926–
    A white wine of Herzegovina and Macedonia, produced esp. in Mostar and known for its nutty flavour.
    1. 1926
      Bosnia-Herzegovina..The principal wines are the red growth of Blatina..and the white Zilavka, a potent, greenish-yellow wine with a Muscatelle bouquet.
      P. M. Shand, Book of Wine x. 255
    2. 1954
      Zilavka, a yellow wine, and Blatina, a heavy claret, both come from Herzegovina.
      M. Krippner, Yugoslavia Invites 199
    3. 1965
      I tried Zilavka—a wine..from the Macedonian vineyards near the Greek frontier.
      Sun 23 January 6/6
    4. 1978
      We recommend Zilavka from Mostar vineyard, white but with enough richness and strength for meats.
      Chicago June 220/2

Zilavka, n. was first published in 1986; not fully revised.

Zilavka, n. was last modified in December 2024.