vinosity
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- nonvinosity noun
Etymology
Origin of vinosity
1615–25; < Late Latin vīnōsitās taste of wine, equivalent to Latin vīnōs ( us ) vinous + -itās -ity
Example Sentences
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How many times have I not explained to him that sherry has double the tonic vinosity of any other wine and may not be tampered with by the sensitive.
From Ruggles of Red Gap by Wilson, Harry Leon
A good sample of it possesses great finesse, a good deal of vinosity, and that wonderful muscadine bouquet which gives to it its celebrated characters.
From The Art of Living in Australia ; together with three hundred Australian cookery recipes and accessory kitchen information by Mrs. H. Wicken by Muskett, Philip E.
The succinic acid, also, is distinctive for this reason, that it is the source of that characteristic flavour in wine known as "vinosity."
From The Art of Living in Australia ; together with three hundred Australian cookery recipes and accessory kitchen information by Mrs. H. Wicken by Muskett, Philip E.
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