vinous

[ vahy-nuh s ]

/ ˈvaɪ nəs /

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adjective

of, resembling, or containing wine.

of, relating to, or characteristic of wine: a vinous fragrance.

produced by, indicative of, or given to indulgence in wine.

wine red; wine-colored: a vinous hue.

Nearby words

vino, vino de pasto, vino-, vinometer, vinosity, vinous, vins, vinson, vinson massif, vinson, frederick moore, vintage

Origin of vinous

1655–65; < Latin vīnōsus, equivalent to vīn(um) wine + -ōsus -ous

Related formsnon·vi·nous, adjectiveun·vi·nous, adjective

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Examples from the Web for vinous

They are vinous, herbaceous, and reminiscent of sourdough yeast starter.
Wine Snobs, There’s a Beer for You|Jordan Salcito|April 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Spontaneous fermentation results in a sour quality with vinous notes.
Wine Snobs, There’s a Beer for You|Jordan Salcito|April 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Despite its reputation as the vinous equivalent of a beer helmet, box wine is gaining new respect.
Five Ways to Drink Bravely|Mark Oldman|October 25, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Peter, however, although addicted to vinous propensities, was not what could be called a "jolly friar."
Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland|Various

And of all fruits physicians use the vinous as the greatest coolers, as pomegranates and apples.
Essays and Miscellanies|Plutarch
Rufus thought he was joking, or suffering from vinous inversion of vision.
Cradock Nowell, Vol. 1 (of 3)|Richard Doddridge Blackmore
The stomach, or vinous odour, is next evolved, and continues to increase with the attenuation of the wort.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II|Arnold Cooley
The old man got up with confused, vinous alacrity and started toward the hydrant.
Stories of the Foot-hills|Margaret Collier Graham

British Dictionary definitions for vinous

vinous

/ (ˈvaɪnəs) /

adjective

of, relating to, or characteristic of wine

indulging in or indicative of indulgence in winea vinous complexion

Word Origin for vinous

C17: from Latin vīnōsus, from vīnum wine

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Word Origin and History for vinous

vinous

adj.

1660s, from Latin vinosus, from vinum "wine" (see wine).

vinous

adjective

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vinous

adjective

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