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An appellation identifies where the grapes for a wine were grow.
An appellation may also refer to a name, title, designation, or the act of naming. Specifically it may refer to:
- Appellation
- a verbal or written designation of an individual, e.g. Lord, or Prince
- a verbal or written designation of a unique object, e.g. Mount Everest
- a verbal or written designation of a unique concept, e.g. Nobel Prize
- Appellation of origin, a geographical indication, a name or sign used on products which corresponds to a specific geographical location or place of origin
- Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC), a certification for French agricultural products, which is the origin of the word as used in other languages [citation needed]
In jurisprudence:
- For appeal or appellate, see Court of Appeals
Distinguish from
edit- Appalachian (disambiguation) (US placenames)