vinification

English

Etymology

    From vinify (“to make wine”) + -ication (suffix forming nouns).

    Noun

    vinification (countable and uncountable, plural vinifications)

    1. Synonym of winemaking.

    Derived terms

    French

    Etymology

    From vin, on the model of panification.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /vi.ni.fi.ka.sjɔ̃/
    • Audio (France (Lyon)):(file)

    Noun

    vinification f (plural vinifications)

    1. winemaking
    2. the fermentation stage of winemaking

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