word
oenology
ee-NOL-uh-jee
iːˈnɒlədʒiListen
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Syllable breakdown
oenology
Sounds like
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Dictionary meaning
The study and science of wines and wine-making.
History and origin
Greek — 'oinos' (wine) + 'logos' (study).
Examples
- She took a degree in oenology at Bordeaux and then worked harvests in Burgundy and Napa.
Spelled 'enology' in American English.
Common mispronunciations
ee-oh-NOL-uh-jeeoh-eh-NOL-uh-jee
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