WINY

winy, winey

(adjective) having the taste of wine; “a rich winy taste”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

winy (comparative winier, superlative winiest)

Having the taste or qualities of wine.

Relating to the effects of drinking wine.

Synonyms

• (having the qualities of wine): vinous

Source: Wiktionary


Win"y, a.

Definition: Having the taste or qualities of wine; vinous; as, grapes of a winy taste. Dampier.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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