marc

marc (grape pomace brandy)

noun MAR Rare

Also means

coffee grounds; grape pomace

Usage Note

Marc primarily refers to the solid residue left after pressing grapes or olives, and also to the brandy distilled from grape pomace — marc de Bourgogne is a famous example. Un marc de café means 'coffee grounds'. The final c is silent. It is a distinctly French/agricultural term with no direct English single-word equivalent.

Examples

"Il buvait un verre de marc après le repas."

Natural Translation

He was drinking a glass of marc after the meal.

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