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