vino
noun, plural vi·nos.Informal.
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Origin of vino
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WORDS THAT USE VINO-
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.
Examples of vino-
One word that features vino- as a combining form is vinometer, a tool for measuring the percentage of alcohol in wine.
The first part of the word, vino-, means “wine.” The combining form -meter might also look familiar. It means “measure.” Vinometer literally translates to “wine measurer.”
What are some other forms that vino- may be commonly confused with?
The word vino, on its own, is an informal term for “wine,” borrowed directly from the Italian word for this adult beverage.
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Based on the meaning of vino-, what would you say vinosity is?