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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Their 2020 Listrac-Medoc has enticing aromas of violet, cassis, cedar, and graphite that transform to flavors of blackberry, black plum, vanilla, and raspberry, all gently wrapped in a velvety tannic sheath. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026 Its nuts have a milder, less tannic flavor than black walnuts, offering a sweet, rich, creamy texture that is ideal for snacking or making nut butter. Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026 The French oak lends a firmer, spiced structure and a prominent tannic backbone. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026 During high water, tannic river water floods the run, blurring the boundary between river and spring. Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 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 26 Mar. 2026.

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