vino

¹ American  

[vee-noh] / ˈvi noʊ /

noun

Informal.

plural

vinos

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

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vino- ² American  

1. variant of vini-.

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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

“Mi padre vino y empezó a quitar cosas inmediatamente”, dice Plas.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2023

A Designated Driver ticket gets you all the food above without the vino.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 4, 2023

Sin embargo, esa enorme fama vino con un inconveniente.

From New York Times • Oct. 30, 2022

A digital carousel showcases a selection of vino that’d make a collector red with envy.

From Washington Post • Jun. 20, 2022

There is a touch of sarcasm in the following:—"As a man is friended so the law is ended," and the old saying, "In vino veritas," reappears in this, "What soberness conceals, drunkenness reveals."

From Proverb Lore Many sayings, wise or otherwise, on many subjects, gleaned from many sources by Hulme, F. Edward (Frederick Edward)