vinifera

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

adjective

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

noun

1. a vinifera grape.

Word History and Origins

Origin of vinifera¹

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

Example Sentences

All of its characters indicate that it is a hybrid between Labrusca and Vinifera.

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This is the first recorded hybrid between Labrusca and Vinifera.

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All are apparently second generation Vinifera-native hybrids.

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The early idea of many that it is a Vinifera was soon dropped.

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From the first it has been recognized that Maxatawney shows Vinifera blood.

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