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cru.

A vineyard or group of vineyards in France, especially one having a high reputation.

3 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/kɹuː/
  1. A vineyard or group of vineyards in France, especially one having a high reputation.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French cru (“growth”), from French crû, past participle of French croître (“grow”).

noun/kɹuː/
  1. Alternative spelling of crew

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Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French cru (“growth”), from French crû, past participle of French croître (“grow”).

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