vinosity

[vahy-nos-i-tee]

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noun

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

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

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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