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viti·​ce·​tum | \ ˌvitəˈsētəm, ˌvīt- \
plural viticeta\ -​ētə \ also viticetums

Definition of viticetum

: a growth or plantation of vines, especially grapevines

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History and Etymology for viticetum

irregular (influenced by Latin vitic-, vitex chaste tree) from Latin vitis vine + -etum

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“Viticetum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viticetum. Accessed 12 Aug. 2022.

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