vino-

¹ American  

1. variant of vini-.

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vino ² American  

[vee-noh] / ˈvi noʊ /

noun

Informal.

plural

vinos

1. wine; specifically, red Italian wine, as chianti.

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vino British  

/ ˈviːnəʊ /

noun

1. an informal word for wine

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Usage

What does vino- mean? Vino- 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 vino-?Vini-, as in viniculture, is a variant of vino-. Vin- is another variant, especially before a vowel.Want to know more? Read our Words That Use vini- and Words That Use vin- articles.

Etymology

Origin of vino

1895–1900; < Italian: wine

Example Sentences

Ahead of my first Washington wine country excursion, I resolved to begin drinking more local vino.

From Seattle Times

This wine bar and bottle shop boasts 300 different Old and New World vinos as well as many from small producers in the Yakima and Willamette valleys.

From Seattle Times

“After the game I hung out with family here, went home, opened a good bottle of vino and celebrated the win,” Grubb said with a smile.

From Seattle Times

There’s still no word on the Chateau’s longterm fate, though picnic-basketing fans will return to the lawn for another summer of vibes and vino.

From Seattle Times

The wine is labeled “vino biologico” for organic, and the winery website stresses a commitment to protecting the environment, so the heavy, carbon-wasteful bottle doesn’t make sense.

From Washington Post