A formal name or title by which someone or something is called or known. Often used in official, legal, or ceremonial contexts to refer to proper names, titles, or designations.
From Latin 'appellatio' (a calling upon, naming), from 'appellare' (to call, name). Entered English through Old French in the 14th century, initially used in legal contexts for formal naming procedures.
Wine regions jealously guard their appellations—Champagne can only come from Champagne, France! This legal protection of names shows how appellations aren't just labels, they're valuable intellectual property that can be worth billions.
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