vinous

vinous
/vuy"neuhs/, adj.
1. of, resembling, or containing wine.
2. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of wine: a vinous fragrance.
3. produced by, indicative of, or given to indulgence in wine.
4. wine red; wine-colored: a vinous hue.
[1655-65; < L vinosus, equiv. to vin(um) WINE + -osus -OUS]

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