non-vinous
|non-vi-nous|
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/nɒn-ˈvaɪnəs/
not related to wine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-vinous' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'vinous' from Latin 'vinum' meaning 'wine'.
Historical Evolution
'vinum' transformed into the English word 'vinous', and with the addition of 'non-', it became 'non-vinous'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'vinous' meant 'related to wine', and 'non-vinous' evolved to mean 'not related to wine'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or containing wine.
The beverage was non-vinous, suitable for all ages.
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Last updated: 2025/05/20 12:40