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"Sommelier"

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Definition: A restaurant's resident wine expert that has extensive knowledge about the wines ordered and served; while offering solid recommendations for pairing the foods with wines.

Pronunciation: sawm-uhl-yeah

Also Known As: Wine wait staff

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