viniculture

vin·i·cul·ture

[vin-i-kuhl-cher, vahy-ni-]
noun
the science or study of making wines.

Origin:
1870–75; vini- + culture

vin·i·cul·tur·al, adjective
vin·i·cul·tur·ist, noun
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viniculture (ˈvɪnɪˌkʌltʃə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
the process or business of growing grapes and making wine
 
vini'cultural
 
adj
 
vini'culturist
 
n

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Viniculture is always a great word to know.
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