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Etymology of the English word cuvee

the English word cuvee
derived from the French word cuvee
derived from the French word cuve
derived from the Latin word cupa (bar of an oil press; axle; crooked handle; barrel, cask, vat; dancing-girl; female tavern-keeper and castanet-dancer; female vintner)

Date

The earliest known usage of cuvee in English dates from the 19th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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