"cru" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /kɹuː/ Audio: En-us-cru.ogg [US] Forms: crus [plural]
Rhymes: -uː Etymology: Borrowed from French cru (“growth”), from French crû, past participle of French croître (“grow”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|cru#Etymology_3_2|cru|growth}} French cru (“growth”), {{der|en|fr|crû}} French crû, {{der|en|fr|croître||grow}} French croître (“grow”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} cru (plural crus)
  1. A vineyard or group of vineyards in France, especially one having a high reputation. Categories (topical): Wine Related terms: grand cru, premier cru

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