terroir

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

Borrowing from French terroir.

Pronunciation [edit]

  • IPA: /tɛːˈwɑː/

Noun [edit]

terroir (plural terroirs)

  1. 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.

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French [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From Late Latin terratorium, from terra (“land”).

Pronunciation [edit]

  • IPA: /teʁwaʁ/

Noun [edit]

terroir m (plural terroirs)

  1. soil
  2. land, landscape, country
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