word
French
vendange
von-DAHNZH
vɒnˈdɑːnʒListen
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Syllable breakdown
vendange
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Dictionary meaning
The grape harvest; the vintage; in Champagne, the harvest season.
History and origin
French — from 'vendemia' (grape harvest).
Examples
- The vendange in Burgundy typically falls in September, when thousands of seasonal workers arrive to pick the grapes.
Common mispronunciations
VEN-danzhven-DAHNJ
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