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viniculture

Pronunciation: /ˈvɪnɪˌkʌltʃə/
Definition of viniculture

noun

[mass noun]
  • the cultivation of grapevines for winemaking.

Derivatives

vinicultural

Pronunciation: /-ˈkʌltʃ(ə)r(ə)l/
adjective

viniculturist

Pronunciation: /-ˈkʌltʃ(ə)rɪst/
noun

Origin:

late 19th century: from Latin vinum 'wine' + culture, on the pattern of words such as agriculture

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Definition of viniculture in the US English dictionary

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