retsina

Definition

A Greek resinated white or rosé wine of a sort that has been produced for at least 2700 years.

Etymology

Borrowed from Greek ρετσίνα (retsína), from Byzantine Greek ῥετσίνα (rhetsína), from Italian resina (“resin”). Doublet of resin.

Example Sentences

• "She serves the smooth retsina / She keeps me safe and warm / It's just the calm before the storm"