avery: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “avery” mean?
A variety of red wine grape, originally from South Africa.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A variety of red wine grape, originally from South Africa.
A dark-skinned grape variety used primarily for red wine blending, known for producing wines with smoky, earthy notes and good tannin structure.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant regional differences in meaning or usage. The term is used identically in wine industries globally.
Connotations
Neutral, technical, and specific to wine production.
Frequency
Equally rare in both UK and US general language, but recognized within the wine trade and among enthusiasts.
Grammar
How to Use “avery” in a Sentence
The [WINE/Blend] is made from AveryThe [VINEYARD] grows AveryAvery adds [QUALITY] to the blendVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “avery” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The Avery component gives the blend its structure.
- An Avery-dominant blend is quite rare.
American English
- The wine has an Avery character, with smoky notes.
- They produce an Avery-based red.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in the wine trade when discussing grape sourcing, blends, and production.
Academic
Used in agricultural, horticultural, or oenology papers discussing grape genetics or wine composition.
Everyday
Virtually never used in everyday conversation outside of specific wine-tasting contexts.
Technical
Precise term in viticulture for a specific Vitis vinifera cultivar with defined genetic markers and growing characteristics.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “avery”
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Neutral
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Vocabulary
Antonyms of “avery”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “avery”
- Using lowercase ('avery').
- Assuming it's a surname or place name in this context.
- Pronouncing it with a short 'a' (as in 'cat').
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a low-frequency, specialist term used almost exclusively in viticulture and wine tasting.
It is a proper noun (capitalized) referring to a specific grape cultivar. It functions as a countable noun (e.g., 'planting Averys').
Only homophonically. The grape name is etymologically distinct, likely named after a person or place in South Africa, but is now a fixed technical term.
Use it as you would any other proper noun for a grape, e.g., 'The blend contains 15% Avery.' or 'Avery vines thrive in warm climates.'
A variety of red wine grape, originally from South Africa.
Avery is usually specialist/wine/technical in register.
Avery: in British English it is pronounced /ˈeɪvəri/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈeɪvəri/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'A very' specific grape from South Africa.
Conceptual Metaphor
Not applicable for this highly specific technical term.
Practice
Quiz
What is 'Avery' in the context of this entry?