Tokay

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /təʊˈkeɪ/
• US IPA: /toʊˈkeɪ/

Alternative forms

• tokaji

Origin

From Hungarian tokaji ("of Tokay"), from Tokaj (placename) + -i ("originating from").

Full definition of tokay

Noun

1. A variety of grape grown in eastern Hungary and in eastern Slovakia.
2. A variety of white wines made from this grape.
• 2009, February 25, Eric Asimov, Asian Fusion, via the Wine List, It was made from the furmint grape, which is better known in Hungary’s lusciously sweet tokays, but this was delicate, floral and just right with a tart chicken curry dish.