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appellation

[ap-uh-lay-shuhn] / ˌæp əˈleɪ ʃən /


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A 1986 merger between two boringly-named pipeline companies resulted in an even duller appellation, HNG-InterNorth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

A French wine maker has hailed the impact of his Sancerre appearing in Taylor Swift's latest documentary which looks set to deepen America's love affair with the famed Loire appellation.

From Barron's ● Jan. 6, 2026

Add a strict appellation or classification system for France's wine regions, and the thought of blending French and Australian wine to create a global hybrid would horrify many French wine lovers.

From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2025

“My name is Austin Richard Post,” he said, dropping his government appellation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2024

The lake makes it windy, hence its appellation: the Windy City.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline


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