Vinous
/ˈvaɪ.nəs/noun
Relating to or resembling wine.
Did you know?Vinous comes from the same ancient root that gave Latin vinum “wine,” which also lies behind words like vinegar and vintage — proof that wine has been shaping language for thousands of years.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*weih₁-
“To twist, turn, or wind; the root behind the ancient vine/wine family in Indo-European languages.”
Latin
Latin
vinum
“Wine.”
Late Latin
Latin
vinosus
“Full of wine; wine-like; wine-drinking.”
Old French
Old French
vinous
“Wine-like.”
14th Century
English
vinous
“Relating to or tasting of wine.”
Modern English
English
vinous
“Relating to or resembling wine.”
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