noun
- A wild grape species native to North America, characterized by a musky flavor and thick skin; often used in juice, jelly, and wine production.
Usage: botanical term; often used in the phrase 'Vitis labrusca' (scientific name)
Examples
- Concord grapes are a popular cultivar of Vitis labrusca.
- The labrusca grape has a distinctive musky taste that some people love.
- Many American grape juices are made from labrusca varieties.
- Labrusca grapes have thicker skins than European wine grapes.
- The labrusca species is native to eastern North America.