Viticulture
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Viticulture
Viticulture (pronounced vih-ti-culture) is the science, production, and study of grapes. It is a branch of the horticulture. The term is derived from the Latin word for vine, "Vitis".
Etymology
The term "viticulture" comes from the Latin word "vitis" meaning vine and "cultura" meaning cultivation. It was first used in English in the mid-19th century.
Related Terms
- Vineyard: A plantation of grape-bearing vines, grown mainly for winemaking, but also raisins, table grapes and non-alcoholic grape juice.
- Enology: The science and study of wine and winemaking.
- Viticulturist: A person who practices or is an expert in the science, production, and study of grapes.
- Grape: The fruit, botanically a berry, of the deciduous woody vines of the flowering plant genus Vitis.
- Wine: An alcoholic drink typically made from fermented grapes or other fruits.
- Horticulture: The art and practice of garden cultivation and management.
Pronunciation
Viticulture is pronounced as "vih-ti-culture".
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Viticulture
- Wikipedia's article - Viticulture
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