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Precoce

Precoce \Pre*coce"\, a. [F. pr['e]coce.] Precocious. [Obs.]

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precoce

a. (context obsolete English) precocious

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Précoce

Précoce is a French term meaning precocial but which when used in viticulture is a term for " early ripening". This term is used in the names (or synonyms) of a number of more-or-less early ripening grape varieties.

Grape varieties with "Précoce" as part of their name include:

  • Malingre Précoce
  • Muscat Précoce de Saumur
  • Pinot Noir Précoce

Usage examples of "precoce".

Ventotto anni, esile e af­fetto da calvizie precoce, Frank sembrava destinato a raggiunge­re la mezza età con dieci anni d'anticipo.