viniculture

[ vin-i-kuhl-cher, vahy-ni- ]

noun

1. the science or study of making wines.

viniculture

/ ˈvɪnɪˌkʌltʃə /

noun

1. the process or business of growing grapes and making wine

Derived Forms

• ˌviniˈcultural, adjective
• ˌviniˈculturist, noun

Other Words From

• vini·cultur·al adjective
• vini·cultur·ist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of viniculture¹

First recorded in 1870–75; vini- + culture

Example Sentences

The Central Coast’s optimal climate and varied terrain are ideal for viniculture.

From Washington Post

There is a tiny book-shop displaying a choice of religious pamphlets and a fly-blown copy of a treatise on viniculture.

From Project Gutenberg

Besides the modern school (Realprogymnasium), there are a technical school for viniculture and fruit-growing and a dairy school.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• agriculture
• cultivation
• farming