viticulture

 
Pronunciation: /ˈvɪtɪˌkʌltʃə/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the cultivation of grapevines.
  • the study of grape cultivation.

Derivatives

viticultural

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

viticulturist

Pronunciation: /-ˈkʌltʃ(ə)rɪst/
noun

Origin:

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