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Meaning of "terroir" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TERROIR

Literally: soil.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF TERROIR

terroir  [tɛrwar] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TERROIR

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Terroir 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 TERROIR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Terroir

Terroir is the set of special characteristics that the geography, geology and climate of a certain place, interacting with plant genetics, express in agricultural products such as wine, coffee, chocolate, hops, tomatoes, heritage wheat, and tea. The concept has also crossed to other Protected Appellations of Origin, products such as cheeses. Terroir can be very loosely translated as "a sense of place," which is embodied in certain characteristic qualities, the sum of the effects that the local environment has had on the production of the product. Terroir is often italicized in English writing to show that it is a French loanword. The concept of terroir is at the base of the French wine Appellation d'origine contrôlée system that has been the model for appellation and wine laws around the globe. At its core is the assumption that the land from which the grapes are grown imparts a unique quality that is specific to that growing site. The amount of influence and the scope that falls under the description of terroir has been a controversial topic in the wine industry.

Definition of terroir in the English dictionary

The definition of terroir in the dictionary is the combination of factors, including soil, climate, and environment, that gives a wine its distinctive character.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TERROIR


Coire
kwar
Directoire
dirɛktwar
gloire
ɡlwar
pourboire
purbwar

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TERROIR

territories
territory
Territory of Papua
Territory of the Afars and the Issas
terror
terror-stricken
terror-struck
terrorful
terrorisation
terrorise
terroriser
terrorism
terrorist
terrorist bombing
terroristic
terrorization
terrorize
terrorizer
terrorless

WORDS THAT END LIKE TERROIR

abattoir
au revoir
Beauvoir
boudoir
choir
coir
couloir
de Beauvoir
devoir
Eure-et-Loir
film noir
gospel choir
grattoir
loir
memoir
noir
Pinot Noir
Renoir
reservoir
trottoir

Synonyms and antonyms of terroir in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «terroir» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TERROIR

Find out the translation of terroir to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of terroir from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «terroir» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

风土
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

terroir
570 millions of speakers

English

terroir
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

terroir
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

terroir
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

терруара
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

terroir
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

terroir
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

terroir
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Terroir
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Terroir
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

テロワール
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

떼루아
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Terroir
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

terroir
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

புவியமைப்பைக்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Terroir
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

teruar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

terroir
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

terroir
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

теруару
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

terroir
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

terroir
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

terroir
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

terroir
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

terroir
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of terroir

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TERROIR»

The term «terroir» is quite widely used and occupies the 27.136 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TERROIR» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TERROIR»

Discover the use of terroir in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to terroir and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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American Terroir: Savoring the Flavors of Our Woods, Waters, ...
It will be the first guide to the "flavor landscapes" of some of our most iconic foods, including apples, honey, maple syrup, coffee, oysters, salmon, wild mushrooms, wine, cheese, and chocolate.
Rowan Jacobsen, 2010
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Terroir: The Role of Geology, Climate and Culture in the ...
Here is natural history and social history, little-known fact and anecdote, woven into the compelling tale of how geology influences the quality of wine.
James E. Wilson (geologist.), 1998
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Wine, Terroir and Climate Change
'Wine, Terroir and Climate Change' is a scientific analysis of the soil and climate factors affecting wine grape production, and thus, ultimately, the wine itself.
J. S. Gladstones, 2011
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The Taste of Place: A Cultural Journey into Terroir
Written for anyone interested in food, this book shows how the taste of place matters now, and how it can mediate between our local desires and our global reality to define and challenge American food practices.
Amy B. Trubek, 2008
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Desert Terroir: Exploring the Unique Flavors and Sundry ...
In this landmark book, Gary Paul Nabhan takes us on a personal trip into the southwestern borderlands to discover the terroir—the “taste of the place”—that makes this desert so delicious.
Gary Paul Nabhan, 2012
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Terroir
The poems in Terroir build on his earlier work but reach out in several new directions, exploring memory, family narratives, the natural world of trees and forest animals, and the poetry of work.
Robert Morgan, 2011
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The Geography of Wine: Regions, Terroir and Techniques
Culled from research presented to the Association of American Geographers, this book demonstrates just how far the relationship has come since the era of ancient Greece and Rome.
Percy H. Dougherty, 2012
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The Winemaker's Dance: Exploring Terroir in the Napa Valley
A pair of geologists tell the geological and environmental history of Napa Valley, with an emphasis on "terroir," or how geology, soils, topography, and microclimate influence the kinds and quality of wines produced in different parts of ...
Jonathan P. Swinchatt, D. G. Howell, 2004
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The Geography of Wine: How Landscapes, Cultures, Terroir, ...
A fun and fascinating examination of terroir (the French word for the geography of a vineyard) this book takes connoisseurs—and potential connoisseurs—on a tour of wine regions, and explains the principles geographers use to understand ...
Brian J. Sommers, 2008
10
Okanangan Odyssey: Journeys through Terrain, Terroir and Culture
Okanagan Odyssey is not a travel guide, but represents travel writing at its idiosyncratic best. Please visit Don at www.dongayton.ca.
Don Gayton, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TERROIR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term terroir is used in the context of the following news items.
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Taste our Terroir showcasing Livermore Valley wines kicks off tonight
Taste our Terroir closes today with discussions from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on what makes Livermore a unique region while tasting some of the Valley's best wines, ... «Pleasanton Weekly, Jul 15»
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Wine Crate: Taste Our Terroir, Thomas Coyne
Tasting Livermore: Livermore's annual food and wine celebration, Taste Our Terroir, kicks off Thursday with a food-and-wine pairing challenge that teams ... «San Jose Mercury News, Jul 15»
3
American Terroir at Miller's Near & Far Burger & Bar
Terroir is what gives a wine or a cheese or a plum a place in time and space. And while the extension of the concept into whole dishes is tenuous, it does hold ... «Eater NY, Jun 15»
4
Toast Sacramento terroir with chenin blanc
There's growing awareness of Sacramento's unique terroir and Clarksburg's perfect Delta soil for growing chenin blanc. Learn more at this special tasting. «Sacramento Bee, May 15»
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Science confirms that a vineyard's soil microbes shape terroir
SEATTLE, March 25, 2015 — It appears that the major factor of a wine's terroir has more to do with the soil microbes found around the plant's roots than with the ... «Communities Digital News, Mar 15»
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Terroir Wine Bar To Close Its Murray Hill Outpost This Weekend
The tiny wine bar empire known as Terroir suffered another blow this week with news that the Murray Hill outpost will close its doors this weekend. The bar ... «Gothamist, Mar 15»
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Terroir may sound romantic, but to some winemakers, it's precise
Terroir is a word with almost mystical charm for wine lovers. And no wonder: It's French, and therefore romantic. It allows us to stretch out the second syllable with ... «Washington Post, Feb 15»
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Behind the Wine Label: Danville terroir
I've seen backyard vineyards in Los Altos, Saratoga and Los Gatos. That's all part of the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA, which is known for its small parcels. «San Jose Mercury News, Jan 15»
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The 'Terroir' of the Atlanta Hawks
Instead, this year's Hawks are evidence that patience, work and the indefinable elements of terroir can produce something great. No two players are better ... «RollingStone.com, Jan 15»
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Healthier wine: in Swartland 'terroir', a quiet South African revolution
The “terroir”, he calls it – soils that remind him of the terroirs he worked in his youth during harvest time in the best wine regions of Europe, soils that imprint on ... «BizNews, Jan 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Terroir [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/terroir>. May 2024 ».
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