Meanings
noungrand cru (plural grand crus or grands crus)
plural grand crus · plural grands crus
- beveragesA classification denoting a vineyard known for its favorable reputation in producing wine.
- informalAn unofficial classification for other high-quality products such as beer and chocolate.
Origin
- Frenchgrand cru
- Englishgrand cru
Borrowed from French grand cru (literally "great growth").
More words from French
Full word history & related roots →Translations
Bulgarian гран крю
- гран крю (gran krju)wine classification of vineyards
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