vinasse

[ vi-nas ]

noun

, Distilling.

1. the residuum in a still after distillation; slop.

vinasse

/ vɪˈnæs /

noun

1. the residue left in a still after distilling spirits, esp brandy

Word History and Origins

Origin of vinasse¹

< French < Provençal vinassa < Latin vīnācea, feminine of vīnāceus vinaceous

Word History and Origins

Origin of vinasse¹

C20: from French

Example Sentences

The utilisation of the “vinasse” for this purpose was made known by Camille Vincent of Paris in 1878.

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