noun
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a hothouse for growing grapes
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another name for a vineyard
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vines collectively
Etymology
Origin of vinery
1375–1425; vine + -ery, replacing late Middle English vinary < Medieval Latin vīnārium, noun use of neuter of Latin vīnārius of wine; see -ary
Example Sentences
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It was the second consecutive Grade 1 win for the 4-year-old following her triumph in the Vinery Stakes at Keeneland.
From Newsweek • May 5, 2012
“We had the discussion about him possibly being a Derby horse after the Breeders’ Cup,” said Noseda, recalling a conference with the co-owner Susan Roy and members of Vinery Stallions.
From New York Times • Mar. 8, 2010
He went on, himself, towards the Vinery, Mary following with me, and looking at me helplessly, as if asking what she should do.
From The Story of Antony Grace by Fenn, George Manville
The Vinery is a house devoted to the culture of the grape-vine, which is by far the most important exotic fruit cultivated in English gardens.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 7 "Horticulture" to "Hudson Bay" by Various
The palace garden has a Vinery, where there is a grape vine ninety years old, which has sometimes yielded 3000 bunches of grapes in one year.
From Collins' Illustrated Guide to London and Neighbourhood by Anonymous
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