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va·ri·e·tal
 varietal
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- pronunciation:
- v
raI
tl
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
of, pertaining to, or designating a variety.
There are varietal differences in tomatoes that make some more suitable for cooking than others.- similar words:
- categorical
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| definition 2: |
constituting a variety, esp. a variety of wine made from grapes bearing the same name.
Chardonnay and Merlot are varietal wines made from, respectively, Chardonnay grapes and Merlot grapes. |
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| derivation: |
varietally (adv.) |
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