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cru

/kɹuː/

Meanings
noun
A vineyard or group of vineyards in France, especially one having a high reputation.

Examples :

"The wine from that particular cru is highly prized by collectors. "
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collectors noun

/kəˈlɛktərz/ /ˈkɒlɛktərz/

A person who or thing that collects, or which creates or manages a collection.

"He is an avid collector of nineteenth-century postage stamps."

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prized verb

/pɹaɪzd/

To consider highly valuable; to esteem.

"She prized her grandmother's antique ring above all her other jewelry. "

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having verb

/ˈhævɪŋ/

To possess, own.

"I have a house and a car."

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

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highly adverb

/ˈhaɪli/

In a high or esteemed manner.

"He spoke highly of you."

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high noun

/haɪ/

A high point or position, literally or figuratively; an elevated place; a superior region; a height; the sky; heaven.

"The high of the mountain offered a breathtaking view. "

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group noun

/ɡɹuːp/

A number of things or persons being in some relation to one another.

"The group of students worked together on their project. "

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wine noun

/waɪn/

An alcoholic beverage made by fermenting the juice of grapes.

"She ordered some wine for the meal."

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vineyards noun

/ˈvɪnjərdz/ /ˈvaɪnjɑrdz/

A grape plantation, especially one used in the production of wine.

"The rolling hills were covered in vineyards, promising a good year for wine production. "

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reputation noun

/ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/

What somebody is known for.

"My sister's reputation for being organized helped her excel in school. "

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vineyard noun

/ˈvɪn.jɚd/

A grape plantation, especially one used in the production of wine.

"The farmer carefully tended his vineyard, hoping to harvest a good crop of grapes for the local winery. "