beeswing

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Noun
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CIDE DICTIONARY

beeswingn. 
     The second crust formed in port and some other wines after long keeping. It consists of pure, shining scales of tartar, supposed to resemble the wing of a bee.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

beeswing, n. a filmy second crust on old port.


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