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terroir.

The complete set of local conditions in which a particular wine or family of wines is produced, including soil type, weather conditions, topography, and wine-making savoir-faire.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/tɛːˈwɑː/Received-Pronunciation/tɛɹˈwɑɹ/General-American
  1. The complete set of local conditions in which a particular wine or family of wines is produced, including soil type, weather conditions, topography, and wine-making savoir-faire.

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Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French terroir.

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