magnum

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noun

mag·​num ˈmag-nəm How to pronounce magnum (audio)
: a large wine bottle holding about 1.5 liters

Magnum

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trademark

used for revolvers

Examples of magnum in a Sentence

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Noun
Connoisseurs who prefer large formats will have their eyes on a one-of-a-kind vertical of magnums of Faiveley Musigny, from a vineyard owned by Chen and managed by Faiveley, from which a limited number of magnums are produced annually for Chen’s personal consumption. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 18 June 2024 Nearby, the paneled walls of the den/library are coated in glossy black paint, while a wine room is convenient for storing your favorite magnums. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 May 2024 Bittencourt often turns to magnums of Muscadet, the dry, mineral whites made from melon de Bourgogne in the Loire Valley. Anna Lee Iijima, The Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2024 Fresh, seasonal small plates fly out of the kitchen until 11 p.m., and tables grow increasingly jubilant as magnums of wine start to crowd their tables. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for magnum 

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Latin, neuter of magnus great

First Known Use

Noun

1788, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of magnum was in 1788

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“Magnum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnum. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

Medical Definition

magnum

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