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tannic definition

tan·nic (tan′ik)

adjective

  1. of, like, or obtained from tanbark or a tannin
  2. tasting of tannins absorbed from grape skins and seeds and from oak barrels; somewhat bitter or astringent: said of some red wines

Etymology: Fr tannique < tanin, tannin + -ique, -ic

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