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VINOUS
vinous, vinaceous
(adjective) of or relating to wine
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
vinous (comparative more vinous, superlative most vinous)
Pertaining to or having the characteristics of wine.
Involving the use of wine.
Synonym: vinaceous
Having the colour of red wine; vinaceous.
Tending to drink wine excessively.
Affected by the drinking of wine.
Synonyms
• vinose
Source: Wiktionary
Vi"nous, a. Etym: [L. vinosus, fr. vinum wine: cf. F. vineux. See Wine.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to wine; having the qualities of wine; as, a vinous taste.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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