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terroir

/tɛːˈwɑː/ /tɛɹˈwɑɹ/

Meanings
noun
The complete set of local conditions in which a particular wine or family of wines is produced, including soil type, weather conditions, topography and wine-making savoir-faire.

Examples :

"The taste of the wine, with its earthy notes, is a direct result of the unique terroir of the Napa Valley vineyard where the grapes were grown. "
food drink agriculture geology weather environment

Related Words

Illustration including

including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

Illustration topography

topography noun

/təˈpɒɡɹəfi/ /təˈpɑɡɹəfi/

A precise description of a place.

"The topography of the school grounds, including the hills and valleys, was carefully documented in the school's new landscaping plans. "

Illustration produced

produced verb

/pɹəˈdjuːst/ /pɹəˈdust/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"The factory produced 1000 cars last week. "

Illustration conditions

conditions noun

/kənˈdɪʃənz/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The program will run smoothly under these conditions: the computer has enough memory and the internet connection is stable. "

Illustration particular

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. "

Illustration making

making noun

/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.

"The intricate making of the model airplane showcased the student's skill. "

Illustration weather

weather noun

/ˈwɛðə/ /ˈwɛðɚ/

The short term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including the temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover, precipitation, wind, etc.

"The weather forecast for today predicts rain and strong winds, so I should bring an umbrella to school. "

Illustration family

family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

Illustration complete

complete noun

/kəmˈpliːt/

A completed survey.

"The complete survey was handed in to the teacher. "

Illustration direct

direct verb

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛkt/

To manage, control, steer.

"to direct the affairs of a nation or the movements of an army"

Illustration earthy

earthy adjective

/ˈɜː.θi/ /ˈɝθi/

Resembling dirt or soil (i.e. earth).

"The earthy smell of fresh turned loam told me the farmer had started plowing this morning, the definitive sign of spring for me."

Illustration vineyard

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. "