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Definition of “vinous”

vinous (ˈvaɪnəs Pronunciation for vinous

Definitions

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of wine
  2. indulging in or indicative of indulgence in wine ⇒ a vinous complexion

Word Origin

C17: from Latin vīnōsus, from vīnumwine

Example Sentences Including 'vinous'

Champagne bottles are where the vinous birds of paradise soar highest.
Misc (1999)
Good examples hint at strawberries and melons, others are vinous.
Smith, Drew Food Watch
So, if you would like to sample some new wines, here are some dates for your diary of various vinous events.
Belfast Telegraph (2004)
The more traditional styles are tighter and firmer, more deeply perfumed, muscular, vinous and grippy and can live for decades and more.
The Mercury, Sunday Tasmanian (2004)
The vinous equivalent of the little black dress always will be the real, haute couture thing.
Times, Sunday Times (2005)

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