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
Other Word Forms
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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She said it had been used as a vinery before being abandoned, but that a Heritage Lottery Fund grant had seen it and the surrounding walled kitchen gardens "restored to their halcyon days".
From BBC • Nov. 19, 2012
"I suppose you have heard that they are building a new peach-house and vinery at Barrock-holme?"
From By Right of Purchase by Bindloss, Harold
“Here, father, quick!” cried Gwyn, as they entered the vinery.
From Sappers and Miners The Flood beneath the Sea by Hurst, Hal
Fruit Houses.—The principal of these are the vinery, peach house, cucumber and melon house and orchard house.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 7 "Horticulture" to "Hudson Bay" by Various
Peter had never seen a monkey go up the roof of a vinery, but Dan’l did not notice that.
From Quicksilver The Boy With No Skid To His Wheel by Dadd, Frank
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