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(Encyclopedia) sherry [from Jérez], naturally dry fortified wine, pale amber to brown in tint. The term sherry originally referred to wines made from grapes grown in the region of Jérez de la…Lansing, Robert
(Encyclopedia) Lansing, Robert, 1864–1928, U.S. Secretary of State (1915–20), b. Watertown, N.Y. An authority in the field of international law, he founded the American Journal of International Law…East Lansing
(Encyclopedia) East Lansing, city (2020 pop. 47,741, Ingham co., S central Mich., a suburb of Lansing, on the Red Cedar River; inc. 1907. The city was…amontillado
(Encyclopedia) amontilladoamontilladoəmŏnˌtĭläˈdō [key], dry sherry noted for its delicate bouquet, resembling the wine of Montilla, Spain, from which it derives its name. A blend of pale, dry…Lansing
(Encyclopedia) Lansing. 1 Village (1990 pop. 28,086), Cook co., NE Ill., a suburb of Chicago, near the Ind. line; inc. 1893. Among the city's industries are meatpacking, food processing, and the…Montilla
(Encyclopedia) MontillaMontillamōntēˈlyä [key], town (1990 pop. 22,699), Córdoba prov., S Spain, in Andalusia. It is the center of an agricultural district famous for wines, which resemble sherry.Sherry Stringfield Biography
Sherry StringfieldactressBorn: 6/24/1967Birthplace: Colorado Springs, Colorado A television regular since 1989, Stringfield has held roles on the soap opera The Guiding Light (1989–92), NYPD…Puerto de Santa María
(Encyclopedia) Puerto de Santa MaríaPuerto de Santa Maríapwārˈtō [key]Puerto de Santa Maríaᵺā sänˈtä märēˈä [key], town (1990 pop. 64,849), Cádiz prov., S Spain, in Andalusia, on the Bay of Cádiz at…Jerez de la Frontera
(Encyclopedia) Jerez de la FronteraJerez de la Fronterahārāth dā lä frōntāˈrä [key], city (1990 pop. 186,812), Cádiz prov., SW Spain, in Andalusia. Jerez is an important commercial center noted for…Sanlúcar de Barrameda
(Encyclopedia) Sanlúcar de BarramedaSanlúcar de Barramedasänl&oomacr;ˈkär dā bärämāˈᵺä [key], city (1990 pop. 56,375), Cádiz prov., S Spain, at the mouth of the Guadalquivir River, in Andalusia.…