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Adega

/ah-DAY-gah/
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Portuguese term for winery or wine cellar.

Full Definition

Adega is the Portuguese word for a winery, wine cellar, or wine-producing establishment. It appears in many Portuguese wine labels and producer names. The Spanish equivalent is bodega.

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