vinous
[ vahy-nuhs ]
/ 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.
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OTHER WORDS FROM vinous
non·vi·nous, adjectiveun·vi·nous, adjectiveWords nearby vinous
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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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