viticulture
[ vit-i-kuhl-cher, vahy-ti- ]
/ ˈvɪt ɪˌkʌl tʃər, ˈvaɪ tɪ- /
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noun
the culture or cultivation of grapevines; grape-growing.
the study or science of grapes and their culture.
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Origin of viticulture
OTHER WORDS FROM viticulture
vit·i·cul·tur·al, adjectivevit·i·cul·tur·er, vit·i·cul·tur·ist, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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How to use viticulture in a sentence
The Leclerc Briant house, established in 1872, became a leading proponent of organic and biodynamic viticulture in Champagne beginning in the 1960s.
This $11 Bordeaux begs for pizza or burgers and will put a smile on your face|Dave McIntyre|December 18, 2020|Washington PostA partnership with the viticulturist Steve Mudd provides access to North Fork Vineyards planted in the 1970s.
It was named in honor of Jacob Faith, a prominent Missouri viticulturist.
The Grapes of New York|U. P. Hedrick
British Dictionary definitions for viticulture
viticulture
/ (ˈvɪtɪˌkʌltʃə) /
noun
the science, art, or process of cultivating grapevines
the study of grapes and the growing of grapes
Derived forms of viticulture
viticultural, adjectiveviticulturer or viticulturist, nounWord Origin for viticulture
C19: viti-, from Latin vītis vine
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