vinic

adjective

vi·​nic

ˈvīnik,

ˈvin-,

-nēk

: of, relating to, or derived from wine or alcohol

vinic ether

enchant the intellect … in a vinic drowsiness

—J. P. Bishop

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary vin- (from Latin vinum wine) + -ic

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