VINOUS


Meaning of VINOUS in English

ˈvīnəs adjective

Etymology: Latin vinosus, from vinum wine + -osus -ose

1.

a. : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of wine

villages redolent with vinous aroma — Richard Ford

vinous and amorous verse — Douglas Bush

vinous liquid

b. : made with or containing wine

vinous medications

2. : caused by or resulting from drinking wine : showing the effects of the use of wine

the hubbub of vinous political fervor — William Black

vinous bloodshot eyes

3. of a bird : vinaceous

• vi·nous·ly adverb

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