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vinous

adjective vi·nous \ˈvī-nəs\

Definition of VINOUS

1
:  of, relating to, or made with wine <vinous medications>
2
:  showing the effects of the use of wine
3
:  vinaceous
vi·nous·ly adverb
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Origin of VINOUS

Middle English, from Latin vinosus, from vinum wine
First Known Use: 15th century

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