Semigeneric

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any wine of this kind. US
Adjective
  1. 1
    Made in the United States but using a protected designation, so that the region of manufacture must be included in the name. US, not-comparable

    "New York Chablis, Napa Valley Burgundy, and California Champagne are semigeneric wines."

Example

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"New York Chablis, Napa Valley Burgundy, and California Champagne are semigeneric wines."

Etymology

From semi- + generic.

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