vini-

American  

Also vin-,

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

   viniculture.

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vini- British  

combining form

1. indicating wine

   viniculture

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Usage

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.

Etymology

Origin of vini-

From Latin vīni-, combining form of vīnum

Example Sentences

Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois added: "I'm happy that Vini's dancing, still dancing, because it means he's scoring goals."

From BBC

"Vini has never said anything like that, so I'm 100% sure he heard it," said the Belgian.

From BBC

"You have Vini Jr, who, when you watch the action itself, his reaction cannot be faked. You can see it. His reaction is an emotional reaction. I don't see any benefit for him to go to the referee and put all this misery on his shoulders," said Kompany.

From Barron's

"There is absolutely no reason for Vini Jr to go and do this, and he does it, and when he does it, I think in his mind he's doing it more because it's the right thing to do in that moment."

From Barron's

"In the end I'm proud of the team-mates that defended Vini, proud of Vini who kept on going, played a spectacular game and that's what I'll remember from him."

From Barron's