tannic

adjective

tan·​nic ˈta-nik How to pronounce tannic (audio)
1
: of, resembling, or derived from tan or a tannin
2
of wine : containing an abundance of tannins : markedly astringent

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In fact, sometimes the opposite is true, as the whisky becomes overly tannic and is transformed into something totally unrecognizable. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025 The palate is rich and textured, with a prominent tannic backbone and firm acidity, revealing flavors of ripe cherry, cranberry, and savory herbs. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025 The grape is a beast—tannic, high acid, stubborn as hell. John Noakes, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tannic

Word History

Etymology

French tannique, from tannin

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tannic was in 1836

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“Tannic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tannic. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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