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vinosity

[vahy-nos-i-tee]
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noun
  1. the collective characteristics of a wine, especially its distinctive taste.
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Origin of vinosity

1615–25; < Late Latin vīnōsitās taste of wine, equivalent to Latin vīnōs(us) vinous + -itās -ity
Related formsnon·vi·nos·i·ty, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for vinosity

vinosity

noun
  1. the distinctive and essential quality and flavour of wine
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Word Origin

C17: from Late Latin vīnōsitas, from Latin vīnōsus vinous
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