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- US Pronunciation
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- [pri-meer, -myeer, pree-meer kroo]
- /prɪˈmɪər, -ˈmyɪər, ˈpri mɪər kru/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pri-meer, -myeer, pree-meer kroo]
- /prɪˈmɪər, -ˈmyɪər, ˈpri mɪər kru/
Definitions of premier cru words
- noun plural premier cru See under cru. 1
- noun plural premier cru (in France) a vineyard producing wine of high quality, sometimes classified by the government as either a Great Growth (Grand Cru) or a First Growth (Premier Cru) 1
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Origin of premier cru
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
1815-25; < French, noun use of crû, past participle of croître to grow < Latin crēscere
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Parts of speech for Premier cru
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premier cru popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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