vini-

Also vin-,

1. a combining form meaning “wine,” used in the formation of compound words.

   viniculture.

vini-

combining form

1. indicating wine

   viniculture

Word History and Origins

Origin of vini-¹

From Latin vīni-, combining form of vīnum

Word History and Origins

Origin of vini-¹

from Latin vīnum

Example Sentences

During the summer, United's spine was ripped out as three key players left - defender Anel Ahmedhodzic, midfielder Vini Souza and striker Kieffer Moore.

From BBC

Drummer Vini “Mad Dog” Lopez and keyboardist David Sancious had departed, with drummer Max Weinberg and pianist Roy Bittan filling their shoes.

From Los Angeles Times

The Givati flag was among several Israeli flags waved during a set by Israeli DJ duo Vini Vici at Tomorrowland last Friday.

From BBC

Mbappe said to Vinicius, 'I don't feel like kicking this, I am not ready' and walked away from it, Vini took it and it went high.

From BBC

"The fact that Vini Jr wasn't awarded the title of best player in the world at the Ballon d'Or is yet another way to try to penalise the Brazilian for his outspoken stance on racial issues, both on and off the field," wrote Douglas Ceconello, a journalist for Globo Esporte, a sports website in Brazil.

From BBC

When To Use

What does vini- mean?

Vini- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “wine.” It is used in a few scientific terms connected to wine-making.Vino- comes from the Latin vīnum, meaning “wine.” The English word wine also ultimately comes from the Latin vīnum.What are variants of vini-?Vino-, as in vinometer, is a variant of vini-. . Vin- is another variant, especially before a vowel.Want to know more? Read our Words That Use vino- and Words That Use vin- articles.