vinifera

vinifera Definition

vi·nif·era (vī nif′ər ə)

adjective

designating or of the most widely cultivated species of grape (Vitis vinifera) used for making wine

Etymology: ModL (Vitis) vinifera, wine-producing (vine) < LL, fem. of vinifer, wine-producing < L vinum (see vine) + -fer, -fer

vinifera Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

vine: Most of the world's vineyards are planted with European vinifera vines that have been grafted onto North American species rootstock.

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