viniculture

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

Origin of viniculture

1
First recorded in 1870–75; vini- + culture

Other words from viniculture

  • vin·i·cul·tur·al, adjective
  • vin·i·cul·tur·ist, noun

Words Nearby viniculture

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British Dictionary definitions for viniculture

viniculture

/ (ˈvɪnɪˌkʌltʃə) /


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

Derived forms of viniculture

  • vinicultural, adjective
  • viniculturist, noun

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