Vinous
[vainәs]
Definition
(a.) Of or pertaining to wine; having the qualities of wine; as, a vinous taste.
Editor: Tracy
Examples
- Thus, Saint Antoine in this vinous feature of his, until midday. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- It was evident, from Mr. Trotter's flushed countenance and defective intonation, that he, too, had had recourse to vinous stimulus. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Come, come, said James, putting his hand to his nose and winking at his cousin with a pair of vinous eyes, no jokes, old boy; no trying it on on me. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
Editor: Tracy