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grapes of wrath

grapes of wrath noun: a symbol of impending vengeance, especially in reference to the Last Judgment.

Noun

grapes of wrath pl (plural only)

  1. (idiomatic, plural, plural-only) A symbol of impending vengeance, especially in reference to the Last Judgment.

Origin of grapes of wrath

Derived from a passage in the Biblical book of Revelation.

Questions about grapes of wrath

What does grapes of wrath mean?
Grapes of wrath means a symbol of impending vengeance, especially in reference to the Last Judgment.
What part of speech is grapes of wrath?
Grapes of wrath is a noun.

Words near grapes of wrath in the dictionary

  1. graperies
  2. graperita
  3. graperitas
  4. grapery
  5. grapes
  6. grapes of wrath
  7. grapeseed
  8. grapeseed oil
  9. grapeseed oils
  10. grapeseeds
  11. Grapeses

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