vinous
vinous
Definition
vi·nous (vī′nəs)
adjective
- of, having the nature of, or characteristic of wine
- wine-colored; specif., red like wine
- addicted to drinking wine
- resulting from drinking wine
Etymology: L vinosus, full of wine < vinum: see vine
vi·nos′·ity (-näs′ə tē) noun
vinous
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- fermentation: A crystalline saccharine principle, Sorbitol, which does not undergo the vinous fermentation, has also been found in the fruit.
Browse dictionary entries near vinous
- vino
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- vinify
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- vinifera
- viniculture
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- vingt-et-un
- Vinson
- vintage
- vintager
- vintner
- viny
- vinyl
- vinyl alcohol
- vinyl chloride
- vinyl plastic
- vinyl resin
