adj
vinous
Vinous (adj) means relating to wine, or having qualities typical of it.
adj
1
Relating to wine, or having qualities typical of it.
2
Involving the drinking or use of wine.
3
Having a deep red colour like wine.
4
Inclined to drink too much wine.
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Etymology
Came into English as Late Middle English vinous or vinose (“consisting of, containing, or made of wine”), from Latin vīnōsus (“fond of wine; wine-flavoured”), from vīnum (“wine”) plus -ōsus, an adjective-forming suffix meaning ‘full of, prone to’.
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What is the meaning of vinous?
"vinous" (adj) means relating to wine, or having qualities typical of it.
What is another word for vinous?
Other words for "vinous" include vinaceous, winy.
What are the different meanings of vinous?
"vinous" has 3 main meanings: 1. Relating to wine, or having qualities typical of it; 2. Involving the drinking or use of wine; 3. Having a deep red colour like wine.
