adjective
Etymology
Origin of winy
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at wine, -y 1
Example Sentences
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Serve it all with some bread, rice or noodles to soak up the winy sauce, and enjoy a classic combination of flavors, cooked in a streamlined, not-so-classic way.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 23, 2022
Havana, meanwhile, is nicely represented by winy, tomato-sweetened shredded beef, a classic ropa vieja served in an edible basket fashioned from green plantain slices.
From Washington Post • Aug. 20, 2019
The red-wine sauce in tripe bourguignon is a terrific achievement: fruity but not sharp or winy, it has a bittersweet richness like good dark chocolate.
From New York Times • Jun. 25, 2013
Served with strips of squid and shaved turnip, the paste of the winy blood sausage turned the rice a sinister burgundy hue.
From New York Times • Apr. 16, 2010
He was a fool, Tyrion thought, swirling his cup and staring down into the winy depths.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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