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vinifera

noun vi·nif·era \ vī-ˈni-f(ə-)rə \

Definition of vinifera

plural vinifera or viniferas
: a common European grape (Vitis vinifera) that is the chief source of Old World wine and table grape varieties
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vinifera

adjective

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New Latin, from Latin vinifer wine-producing, from vinum wine

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