MARC

n. the skins, seeds, and stems that are left over after grapes or other fruits have been pressed for their juice.

n. the refuse matter, specifically the skins, seeds, and stalks, remaining after fruit (especially grapes) has been pressed for juice or oil.

“After the grapes were pressed for wine, the marc was collected to be used as fertilizer.”

“The vineyard utilizes the leftover marc as a nutrient-rich compost to improve the soil quality for the next growing season.”

Technical

n. a strong alcoholic drink made by distilling the skins and seeds left over from winemaking.

n. a brandy or spirit distilled from the pomace of grapes after the primary fermentation and pressing.

“We finished our dinner with a small glass of French marc.”

“While similar to Italian grappa, this specific marc offers a more rustic and earthy profile due to its unique distillation process.”

Technical

n. an old way of measuring weight or a type of money used in Europe a long time ago.

n. a historical unit of weight, typically equivalent to eight ounces, or various European currencies based on this weight.

“The merchant weighed the silver in marcs before completing the trade.”

“Medieval ledgers often recorded transactions in marcs of silver, a standard unit of account across several European territories.”

Archaic · Technical