vinifera

(vī nif′ər ə)

adjective

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

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

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