Meaning & use
appellation
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A name or title by which someone or something is known, or a legally defined geographic name used to identify a wine's origin.
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The city earned the appellation 'the Big Apple' decades ago.
The wine's label listed its appellation as Napa Valley, guaranteeing where the grapes were grown.
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In the wine industry, 'appellation' has a precise legal meaning tied to geography and production standards, not just a nickname.
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