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| appellation |
a name, title, or other designation. [1/2 definitions] |
| appellation contrôlée |
(sometimes caps.) a designation on the labels of certain French wines or liquors, certifying that the contents meet prescribed standards. [1/2 definitions] |
| call |
to give an official designation to (something) after coming to a formal decision. [1/25 definitions] |
| Christ |
in the New Testament, the designation of the Old Testament "Messiah". [1/2 definitions] |
| commonwealth |
(cap.) the official designation of certain U.S. states and of Puerto Rico. [1/3 definitions] |
| denomination |
a designation or title so assigned. [1/4 definitions] |
| etiology |
the study or designation of causes, causation, or origin. [1/3 definitions] |
| imperial1 |
a designation indicating exceptional size or quality, as applied to various articles or units of measure. [1/5 definitions] |
| style |
a conventional or official form of address or designation, esp. one used for a person of rank in a society. [1/9 definitions] |
| titular |
the person or thing from which a title or other designation is taken. [1/5 definitions] |
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