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crus

[kruhs, kroos] / krʌs, krus /
NOUN
shank
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NOUN
shin
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The wine list ranged from grand crus to top producers’ “basic” Bourgognes, at prices close to or below U.S. retail.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

Today Marion produces a wide range of wines, from “basic” Bourgogne to grand crus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

In contrast, Beaujolais has 12 appellations, 10 of which are considered crus.

From Washington Post • Nov. 3, 2022

Next were the premier crus, particularly good vineyards that not only expressed the traits of the village but added their own distinguishing attributes.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 14, 2022

The common belly is attached by fleshy fibers to the posterior surface of the tibia and fibula for two-thirds of the distance down the crus.

From Myology and Serology of the Avian Family Fringillidae A Taxonomic Study by Stallcup, William B.