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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