Appellation

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/
• Rhymes: -eɪʃən
• Homophones: Appalachian

Origin

From the Old French apellatiun, from the Latin appellātiō ("a naming").

Full definition of appellation

Noun

1. (formal or dated) A name, title, or designation.
• 1912, Stratemeyer Syndicate, Baseball Joe on the School Nine Chapter 1"I'll not," retorted "Teeter" Nelson, whose first name was Harry, but who had gained his appellation because of a habit he had of "teetering" on his tiptoes when reciting in class. "I've got Peaches all right," and there was a struggle between the two lads, one trying to throw a snowball, and the other trying to prevent him.
2. An indication for wine that describes its geographic origin.

Related terms

• appellation contrôlée