cru en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (US) audio
- /kɹuː/
Etymology
Borrowed from French cru (“growth”), from French crû, past participle of French croître (“grow”).
Meanings
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(alt-of, alternative) Alternative spelling of crew
alt of crew
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A vineyard or group of vineyards in France, especially one having a high reputation.
Each cru has an official quality rating on a scale of 100: Grand cru vineyards all rate 100, and premier cru vineyards rank from 90 to 99 points.
2009, Ed McCarthy, Mary Ewing-Mulligan, Maryann Egan, Wine All-in-One For Dummies, page 218:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| crus | Number=Plur | lexicographic |