varietal
pronunciation
How to pronounce varietal in British English:
UK [və'raɪətəl]
How to pronounce varietal in American English:
US [və'raɪətəl]
Word Origin
- varietal (adj.)
- "having the characteristics of a variety," 1849, a biologists' word, from variety + -al (1). In reference to wines, "made from a single variety of grape," first attested 1941, American English. As a noun, in this sense, attested from 1955. Related: Varietally.
Example
- 1. Best known red grape varietal in the world .
- 2. However , this varietal name was never validly published .
- 3. With the implementation of selected organic practices in our vineyards , we have been able to retain the traditional cabernet varietal flavours complemented by riper blackcurrant , cassis fruit flavours .
- 4. Genetic analysis of rice varietal diversity .
- 5. Methods of varietal preservation of these plants are also discussed .