tears
/tɪɹz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Viscous streaks left on the inside of the glass when certain wines are swirled around before tasting.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
dãi nhớt trên kính khi quay rượu trước khi nếm
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tears” mean?
Viscous streaks left on the inside of the glass when certain wines are swirled around before tasting.
Is “tears” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.