appassire

Etymology
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Verb

 * 1)  to wither, to shrivel
 * 2)  to fade
 * 3)  to cause to shrivel
 * 4)  to dry (bunches of grapes) by exposure to the sun prior to winemaking
 * 5)  to sweat / to cook slowly at low heat, in shallow oil and without browning, to reduce moisture content
 * 1)  to sweat / to cook slowly at low heat, in shallow oil and without browning, to reduce moisture content