vinifera

[vahy-nif-er-uh, vi-]

adjective

of, relating to, or derived from a European grape, Vitis vinifera, widely cultivated for making wine and raisins and for table use.

noun

a vinifera grape.

Origin of vinifera

1895–1900; < New Latin, feminine of Latin vīnifer wine-producing. See vini-, -fer

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Historical Examples of vinifera

The type of growth in Vinifera is different from that of native grapes.
Manual of American Grape-Growing
U. P. Hedrick
All of its characters indicate that it is a hybrid between Labrusca and Vinifera.
The Grapes of New York
U. P. Hedrick
The early idea of many that it is a Vinifera was soon dropped.
The Grapes of New York
U. P. Hedrick
Munson states, however, that he can see nothing in it but Labrusca and Vinifera.
The Grapes of New York
U. P. Hedrick
This is the first recorded hybrid between Labrusca and Vinifera.
The Grapes of New York
U. P. Hedrick