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Meaning of "Primitivo" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PRIMITIVO

From Italian, literally: primitive, probably because the grape tends to ripen earlier than other grapes.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PRIMITIVO

Primitivo  [ˌprɪmɪˈtiːvəʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PRIMITIVO

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Primitivo is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PRIMITIVO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Primitivo

Zinfandel

Zinfandel is a variety of black-skinned wine grape. The variety is planted in over 10 percent of California vineyards. DNA fingerprinting revealed that it is genetically equivalent to the Primitivo variety traditionally grown in Puglia, where it was introduced in the 18th century, as well as to the Croatian grapes Crljenak Kaštelanski and Tribidrag. The grape found its way to the United States in the mid-19th century, and became known by variations of the name "Zinfandel", a name of uncertain origin. The grapes typically produce a robust red wine, although a semi-sweet rosé wine called White Zinfandel has six times the sales of the red wine in the United States. The grape's high sugar content can be fermented into levels of alcohol exceeding 15 percent. The taste of the red wine depends on the ripeness of the grapes from which it is made. Red berry fruit flavors like raspberry predominate in wines from cooler areas, whereas blackberry, anise and pepper notes are more common in wines made in warmer areas and in wines made from the earlier-ripening Primitivo clone.

Definition of Primitivo in the English dictionary

The definition of Primitivo in the dictionary is a black grape grown in the Puglia region of Italy, used for making wine. Other definition of Primitivo is a strong red wine made from this grape.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PRIMITIVO


alto-relievo
ˌæltəʊrɪˈliːvəʊ
alto-rilievo
ˌæltəʊrɪˈliːvəʊ
Antananarivo
ˌæntəˌnænəˈriːvəʊ
arvo
ˈɑːvəʊ
avo
ˈɑːvəʊ
cavo-relievo
ˌkɑːvəʊrɪˈliːvəʊ
cavo-rilievo
ˌkɑːvəʊrɪˈliːvəʊ
Corvo
ˈkɔːvəʊ
devo
ˈdiːvəʊ
divo
ˈdiːvəʊ
espressivo
ˌɛsprɛˈsiːvəʊ
evo
ˈiːvəʊ
mezzo-relievo
ˌmɛtsəʊrɪˈliːvəʊ
mezzo-rilievo
ˌmɛtsəʊrɪˈliːvəʊ
nouveau
ˈnuːvəʊ
nouveaux
ˈnuːvəʊ
Pavo
ˈpɑːvəʊ
rivo
ˈriːvəʊ
servo
ˈsɜːvəʊ
vivo
ˈviːvəʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PRIMITIVO

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WORDS THAT END LIKE PRIMITIVO

ab ovo
Belovo
bravo
convo
de novo
galvo
in vivo
incavo
Ivanovo
Kemerovo
Kosovo
octavo
parvo
Porto Novo
Provo
relievo
rilievo
salvo
Sarajevo
Svevo

Synonyms and antonyms of Primitivo in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Primitivo» into 25 languages

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普里米蒂沃
1,325 millions of speakers

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Primitivo
570 millions of speakers

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Primitivo
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primitivo
380 millions of speakers
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بريميتيفو
280 millions of speakers

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Примитиво
278 millions of speakers

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Primitivo
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Primitivo
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Primitivo
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Primitivo
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Primitivo
180 millions of speakers

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プリミ
130 millions of speakers

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Primitivo
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Primitivo
85 millions of speakers
vi

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Primitivo
80 millions of speakers

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Primitivo
75 millions of speakers

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प्रीमिटीव्हो
75 millions of speakers

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Primitivo
70 millions of speakers

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Primitivo
65 millions of speakers

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Primitivo
50 millions of speakers

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примітивом
40 millions of speakers

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Primitivo
30 millions of speakers
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Primitivo
15 millions of speakers
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Primitivo
14 millions of speakers
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Primitivo
10 millions of speakers
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Primitivo
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Primitivo

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PRIMITIVO»

The term «Primitivo» is quite widely used and occupies the 36.106 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PRIMITIVO» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Primitivo

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PRIMITIVO»

Discover the use of Primitivo in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Primitivo and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Northern Caminos: Norte, Primitivo and Inglés
This is a meticulously detailed yet handy guidebook to the pilgrimage routes that lead through northern Spain to the sacred city of Santiago de Compostela.
Dave Whitson, Laura Perazzoli, 2013
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The Italian Wine Guide: The Definitive Guide to Touring, ...
0883569501 www.rivera.it r • Castel del Monte Aglianico Riserva Cappellaccio - Doc r • Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Puer Apuliae - Doc r • Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva II Falcone - Doc r • Triusco Primitivo Puglia - Igt w ' Castel del Monte ...
Touring Club of Italy, 2004
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Supreme Court Advance Decisions Volume 60
Then he suddenly parked their car beside Pasahol's car upon instruction of Primitivo Garcia and, thereupon, Primitivo Garcia alighted, poked his gun at Pastor Pasahol and said, "This is a hold-up", after which Virgilio Pradis alighted from their ...
4
John Reed and the Writing of Revolution
Reed and Mac traveled with a muleteer named Primitivo Aguilar,whose job it was to provide watch at night, but who was chronically sleepy. In his notebooks,Reed wrote:“Mac threatened to kill [Primitivo] if he didn't keep proper watch.Woke up ...
Daniel Wayne Lehman, 2002
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The Nineteenth-century Spanish Story: Textual Strategies of ...
If anything distinguishes Cuento primitivo as a story written by a woman, it is the ideological content. While Pardo Bazan 's ideas about women were openly, if tactfully, put forth in her essays and conferences, their expression in her fiction is  ...
Lou Charnon-Deutsch, 1985
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The Social Life of Numbers: A Quechua Ontology of Numbers ...
This is the problem Gary Urton tackles in his pathfinding study of the origin, meaning, and significance of numbers and the philosophical principles underlying the practice of arithmetic among Quechua-speaking peoples of the Andes.
Gary Urton, Primitivo Nina Llanos, 2010
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Mexican Village and Other Works
Only men whom Don Primitivo liked were permitted the freedom of this paradise. The others were so grossly overcharged that they made no attempt to return a second time. Luckily, Don Primitivo's judgments were passed on individuals, not  ...
Josefina Niggli, 2008
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Poor Girl Gourmet: Eat in Style on a Bare Bones Budget
Primitivo is a very ancient grape, and is the same grape as Zinfandel in california. The california Zinfandel likely found its way from Europe to california with settlers who had brought vines with them from the AustroHungarian rootstock during ...
McCoy, Amy, 2010
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Italian Wine For Dummies
The traditional sweet, high-alcohol red wine of Puglia, Aleatico Dolce (or liquoroso), is another style of Salice Salentino. Primitivo di Manduria Primitivo di Manduria (pre meh TEE vo dee mahn DOO ree ah) is both the name of a DOC wine and ...
Mary Ewing-Mulligan, McCarthy, 2011
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Seasons of Harvest: A Novel of the Rio Grande Valley
“Thanks be to God,” Primitivo cried, falling to his knees and kissing the hem of the priest's gray robes. In the four decades that followed, Primitivo and Teresa would have no more children of their own, but they would add servants and livestock, ...
James M. Vesely, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PRIMITIVO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Primitivo is used in the context of the following news items.
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Something to Wine about: Budget bottles for the Summer
For Reds seek out Primitivo or Nero d'Avola from Southern Italy, Gamay from Touraine in France, California Red Zinfandel, red blends from the ... «Macon Telegraph, Jul 15»
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WWBG: Zinfandel: Red, not White
The word primitivo in Italian means “early one.” The red wine and its grapes are called primitivo because of its early ripening nature. Classic ... «ARL now, Jul 15»
3
The origin of Zin
It wasn't long before a resemblance was noticed with the Primitivo grape variety common in southern Italy. Then DNA analysis in the '90s ... «The Telegram, Jul 15»
4
Vice Palace's Cassette Tapes Will Be Weird, Wonderful Works of Art
... perform and the sessions will be used to produce two tapes: Pearl Earl will split with Abacaba and Orgullo Primitivo will be paired with Filth. «Dallas Observer, Jul 15»
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Biliran simulates 6.1 magnitude quake in drill
For his part, Fire Inspector Primitivo B. Tomilluso, fire marshall of Naval who was the designated incident commander of the earthquake drill, the ... «Philippine Information Agency, Jul 15»
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Notte della Taranta: Dancing the night away with the Pizzica salentina
... vendors sell pitta, a type of focaccia stuffed with potatoes, to be washed down with a good local wine such as Primitivo and Salice Salentino. «L'Italo Americano, Jul 15»
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Suicide Is Suspected in Man's Death
Police said there is no foul play suspected in the death of Primitivo Semidey III, 37, who was found dead Monday night in his Henry Drive home. «The Missourian, Jul 15»
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Howell: Dry rosé wines perfect for summer
Italy. Name an Italian red grape, and they make a rosé out of it. Sangiovese, primitivo, teroldego, lagrein, montepulciano, etc, etc. I have found ... «Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Jul 15»
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Domenico Winery: NJ Roots Reaching the West Coast
... Syrah and his flagship grape, primitivo which according to Chirichillo, “can be genetically retraced to the Italian shores of the Adriatic Sea.”. «Jerseybites, Jul 15»
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The surprise in Nevada County? You can drink the wine
He grows Sangiovese, Aglianico, Primitivo and Negroamaro, and sources more grapes from around the county. I liked the 2011, but I love the ... «San Francisco Chronicle, Jul 15»

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