Word Study
vinous
CIDE DICTIONARY
vinous, a. [L. vinosus, fr. vinum wine: cf. F. vineux. See Wine.].
Of or pertaining to wine; having the qualities of wine; as, a vinous taste. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
vinous, adj.
1 of, like, or associated with wine.
2 addicted to wine.
1 of, like, or associated with wine.
2 addicted to wine.
Derivative
vinosity n.
Etymology
L vinum wine
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