vine-growing
|vine-grow-ing|
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/ˈvaɪnˌɡroʊɪŋ/
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/ˈvaɪnˌɡrəʊɪŋ/
cultivating vines
Etymology
'vine-growing' is a Modern English compound formed from 'vine' + 'growing'. 'Vine' comes ultimately from Latin 'vinea' (via Old French 'vigne'), and 'growing' is the present participle of 'grow' (Old English 'grōwan').
'vine' passed from Latin 'vinea' into Old French as 'vigne' and into Middle English as 'vine'; 'grow' developed from Old English 'grōwan' (from Proto-Germanic *grōaną) into modern English 'grow'. The compound 'vine-growing' arose in Modern English to denote the activity of growing vines.
Initially the components meant 'vine' (the plant or vineyard) and 'growing' (the act of growing). Over time the compound has retained this literal sense and is used specifically for the cultivation of vines, especially grapevines for wine.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the cultivation or husbandry of vines, especially grapevines; viticulture.
Vine-growing in that region benefits from long, dry summers and mild winters.
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Adjective 1
relating to or used for the cultivation of vines (e.g., vine-growing areas or techniques).
They invested in vine-growing research to improve yields and disease resistance.
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Last updated: 2025/11/14 09:43