vinosity

[ vahy-nos-i-tee ]

noun

1. the collective characteristics of a wine, especially its distinctive taste.

vinosity

/ vɪˈnɒsɪtɪ /

noun

1. the distinctive and essential quality and flavour of wine

Other Words From

• nonvi·nosi·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of vinosity¹

1615–25; < Late Latin vīnōsitās taste of wine, equivalent to Latin vīnōs ( us ) vinous + -itās -ity

Word History and Origins

Origin of vinosity¹

C17: from Late Latin vīnōsitas, from Latin vīnōsus vinous

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