subappellation

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noun

A smaller, more specific geographical area within a larger, officially recognized wine region (or appellation).

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Meanings

nounsubappellation (plural subappellations)

plural subappellations

  1. beveragesA smaller, more specific geographical area within a larger, officially recognized wine region (or appellation).

Origin

From sub- + appellation.

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Cite this entry
APA

subappellation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subappellation

MLA

“subappellation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subappellation. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “subappellation,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subappellation.

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