Definition of wine
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: the alcoholic fermented juice of fresh grapes used as a beverage
b
: wine or a substitute used in Christian communion services
2
: the alcoholic usually fermented juice of a plant product (such as a fruit) used as a beverage
blackberry wine
3
: something that invigorates or intoxicates
4
: a dark red
wine
verb
wined; wining
Definition of wine (Entry 2 of 2)
: to drink wine
: to give wine to
wined and dined his friends
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The first known use of wine was before the 12th century
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