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ampelotherapy

|am-pe-lo-ther-a-py|

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/ˌæmpəloʊˈθɛrəpi/

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/ˌæmpɪləʊˈθɛrəpi/

grape-based treatment

Etymology
Etymology Information

'ampelotherapy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ampelos,' meaning 'vine,' and 'therapeia,' meaning 'treatment.'

Historical Evolution

'ampelos' transformed into the French word 'ampélo,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ampelotherapy.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'treatment using vines or grapes,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a therapeutic treatment involving the consumption of grapes or grape products.

Ampelotherapy is often used in alternative medicine for its purported health benefits.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/07/20 15:21