vini-

1. a combining form meaning “wine,” used in the formation of compound words:

   viniculture.

vini-

combining_form

1. indicating wine

   viniculture

Word History and Origins

Origin of vini-¹

From Latin vīni-, combining form of vīnum

Word History and Origins

Origin of vini-¹

from Latin vīnum

Example Sentences

Alii amphoras, quas vini plenas extulerunt, eas argento repletas domum reportarunt.

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In the following year a benefactor grants to the said convent ‘unam pipam vini’ for their refection.

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If Laudibus arguitur vini vinosus Homerus be a true rule, we might say that Chaucer liked his glass.

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Campania vindicata; sive laus vini Remensis a poeta Burgundo eleganter quidam, sed immerito culpati.

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Laudibus arguitur vini vinosus—He is convicted of being a wine-bibber by his praises of wine.

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Words That Use vini-

What does vini- mean?

Vini- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “wine.” It is used in a few scientific terms connected to wine-making.

Vino- comes from the Latin vīnum, meaning “wine.” The English word wine also ultimately comes from the Latin vīnum.

What are variants of vini-?

Vino-, as in vinometer, is a variant of vini-. . Vin- is another variant, especially before a vowel.

Want to know more? Read our Words That Use vino- and Words That Use vin- articles.

Examples of vini-

One word you may have heard that features vini- is viniculture, meaning “the science or study of making wines.”

As we already know, vini- means “wine.” The second part of viniculture, -culture, might rightfully make you think of civilization and things like art or language. But in the case of viniculture, culture refers to growing and cultivating (think agriculture). Viniculture breaks down to “wine growing.”

What are some words that use the combining form vini-?

• viniferous (via the equivalent form of vini– in Latin)
• vinification
• vinificator

What are some other forms that vini- may be commonly confused with?

• veni-
• vene-
• veno-
• vivi-

Break it down!

The combining form -fication means “(act of) making.” Based on the meaning of vini-, what is vinification?