noun
cru
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noun
1
A vineyard, or group of vineyards, especially one recognised for producing high-quality wine.
"The label proudly listed the wine as a grand cru."
How to Use Cru
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA wine term for a top-rated vineyard or its produce.
Common pairings
grand cru
premier cru
Word Forms
crus plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from French cru ("growth"), from the verb croître, "to grow."