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vinosity

[ vahy-nos-i-tee ]
/ vaɪˈnɒs ɪ ti /
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noun

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

Words related to vinosity

crapulence, addiction, drunkenness, dipsomania

Words nearby vinosity

vinny, vino, vino de pasto, vino-, vinometer, vinosity, vinous, vinson, vinson massif, vintage, vintage car

Origin of vinosity

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

OTHER WORDS FROM vinosity

non·vi·nos·i·ty, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for vinosity

vinosity
/ (vɪˈnɒsɪtɪ) /

noun

the distinctive and essential quality and flavour of wine

Word Origin for vinosity

C17: from Late Latin vīnōsitas, from Latin vīnōsus vinous
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