WINE


Meaning of WINE in English

~ 1

■ noun

1》 an alcoholic drink made from fermented grape juice.

↘a fermented alcoholic drink made from other fruits or plants.

2》 short for ~ red .

■ verb ( ~ and dine ) entertain (someone) with drinks and a meal.

↘take part in such entertainment.

Derivatives

~y (also winy ) adjective

Origin

OE wīn , of Gmc origin, based on L. vinum .

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~ 2

■ verb W. Indian dance with gyratory movements of the pelvis.

Origin

from wind 2 , influenced by t~ .

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