appellation
noun
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Ask a Frenchman named Jacques his name, and you may very well get the reply, "Je m'appelle Jacques." The French verb appeler means "to call (by a name)," so Jacques' answer literally translates to "I call myself Jacques." Knowing the function of appeler makes it easy to remember that appellation refers to the name or title by which something is called or known. Appeler and appellation also share a common ancestor: Latin appellāre, meaning "to call upon, name, or designate," formed by combining the prefix ad- ("to") with another verb, pellere ("to beat against, push, or strike"). Appellāre is also the root of English's appeal (by way of Anglo-French and Middle English), as well as appellate, which is used to indicate a court where appeals are heard.
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2024
The spirit is protected by an appellation of origin status, like cognac and champagne, which limits the ability of spirits manufacturers to use the name tequila for spirits made outside of the region.
—Chantal Martineau, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2015
In order to earn the haute couture appellation, handled by the French Ministry of Industry, brands must be based in Paris, employ a set number of people and present a minimum number of looks each season, among other criteria.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
While environmental stewardship is a primary concern, this coalition of producers is also making wine that comes from distinct places, with appellations, AVAs, and even vineyard sites listed on the box.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 23 June 2024
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“Appellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appellation. Accessed 17 Aug. 2024.
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