bethorn

/ˈbɛθɔrn/

Definitions

1. verb

to become or make something frosty or cold, often in reference to wine.

“The waiter bethorned the red wine in the cellar to make it more palatable.”

2. noun

a wine that has been bethorned to make it more palatable or to preserve it.

“The sommelier recommended a bethorned red wine to pair with the main course.”

Synonyms

  • chill
  • frost

Antonyms

  • heat
  • warm