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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.
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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

Words nearby vinosity

Vinnytsia, vino, vino de pasto, vinometer, vin ordinaire, vinosity, vinous, vin rouge, Vinson, Vinson Massif, vintage
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Words related to vinosity

addiction, crapulence, dipsomania, drunkenness, alcohol dependence, substance abuse

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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