Mūs'ca-del or Mūs'ca-dine, n.

(-dīn, or -dĭn) (Synop., §130), n. [It. moscatello, moscadello, Sp. & Pg. moscatel, L. Lat. muscatellum or muscatellum (sc. vinum), from muscatellus, nutmeg-like, diminutive of muscatus, smelling like musk, muscatum and muscata (sc. nux), nutmeg, Ar. muskat, fr. Ar. musk, misk, musk. See Musk.]

1. A rich, spicy grape; also, the wine made from it.
2. A fragrant and delicious pear.