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vigneron

winegrower

noun veen-yuh-RON Rare
Food & Drink Drinks

Origin: from vigne (vine) + -eron (agent suffix)

Also means

wine producer

Usage Note

Vigneron refers specifically to someone who cultivates grapevines and makes wine, often on a small family estate. The feminine form is vigneronne. A vigneron indépendant — an independent winegrower who grows, vinifies, and bottles on the same property — is a protected designation in France, distinct from a négociant who buys grapes or wine from others.

Examples

"Le vigneron surveille ses vignes chaque matin."

Natural Translation

The winegrower checks his vines every morning.

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