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Definitions of appellation
  1. noun
    identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
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  2. noun
    a geographical indication used to identify where the grapes for a wine are grown
Definition that contains appellation
  • title an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr.' or `General'
  • title an appellation signifying nobility
  • generic wine that does not meet the minimum qualifications and standards for use of a designation by appellation of origin (where the grapes are grown) or by varietal content; may only be labeled by proprietary (made-up) name, by general color (such as `vin rouge', `vino rosso', `rotwein', `red wine', etc.), or by general class (as `vin ordinaire', `vin de table', `vino da tavola', `tafelwein', `table wine', etc.)
  • form of address an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr.' or `General'
  • generic wine wine that does not meet the minimum qualifications and standards for use of a designation by appellation of origin (where the grapes are grown) or by varietal content; may only be labeled by proprietary (made-up) name, by general color (such as `vin rouge', `vino rosso', `rotwein', `red wine', etc.), or by general class (as `vin ordinaire', `vin de table', `vino da tavola', `tafelwein', `table wine', etc.)
  • title of respect an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr.' or `General'
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