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DictionaryChampagneFrench wine region
proper noun

Champagne

A wine-producing region of northeastern France, written Champagne.

The travelers visit vineyards in Champagne.

Etymology
champagneLatinopen country

Latin campania described open country or plains. The regional name preserves that landscape description for the part of France that also gives its name to Champagne wine.

More examples

  • She studied the winemaking history of Champagne.
  • The train carried them through Champagne.
  • They spent a week exploring Champagne.

Forms

Champagne