marc
/mɑːk/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: marcs
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The refuse matter that remains after fruit, particularly grapes, has been pressed.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An alcoholic spirit distilled from the marc of grapes.
Noun
Examples
There were a few men in the café sitting with coffee and glasses of kirsch or marc on the tables.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “marc” mean?
The refuse matter that remains after fruit, particularly grapes, has been pressed.
Is “marc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.