Fox Grape (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Native grape of northeastern United States; origin of many cultivated varieties e.g. Concord grapes.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

• The fox grape is a native species of grape that is commonly found in the northeastern United States.
• The Concord grape, a popular table grape, was developed from the fox grape in the mid-19th century.
• Fox grape is a hardy and adaptable species that can thrive in a variety of environments.
• Many cultivated grape varieties, including the popular Thompson Seedless, have been developed from the fox grape.
• The fox grape is also used to make wine, particularly in the northeastern United States where it is well-suited to the cool and humid climate.

Synonyms

• Vitis Labrusca

Hypernyms

• Grapevine
• Grape Vine

Meaning ²

Purplish-black wild grape of the eastern United States with tough skins that slip easily from the flesh; cultivated in many varieties.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.