common grape vine

Thân thiện

A farmer tends to a common grape vine in a sunny vineyard.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A species of grapevine: Vitis vinifera, the common European grapevine species that is widely cultivated. It is the primary source for most Old World wine production and for many varieties of table grapes eaten fresh.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The common grape vine has been cultivated for thousands of years.
  • Most fine wines are made from the fruit of the common grape vine.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical/agricultural contexts: The term is used to specify the species in contrast to wild grapevines or other species.
  • The study focused on the genetic diversity within the common grape vine.

Variants and Related Words

• Vitis vinifera (n): The scientific Latin name for the common grape vine.
• Wine grape (n): A grape variety cultivated primarily for winemaking, most of which belong to .
• Table grape (n): A grape variety cultivated primarily for fresh consumption, many of which are cultivars of the common grape vine.

Synonyms

• European grapevine
• Vine grape (less common)

Related Phrases/Compounds

• Grape cultivation: The process of growing grapevines, predominantly involving the common grape vine.
• Old World wine: Wine produced in Europe and other regions using traditional methods, primarily from grapes.

Học thuật

Noun

1. common European grape cultivated in many varieties; chief source of Old World wine and table grapes

Từ đồng nghĩa

• vinifera
• vinifera grape
• Vitis vinifera