A term (also Appock, Aubock, Onpock, Opach, Opak, Opock, Opoka and Oupok) used primarily in the Austrian region of Styria and also in Slovenia (here also Lapor = marl) for a tegel-like sedimentary rock, but also for the wines grown there. See also soil type and geology.
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