viniferous

viniferous
\\-rəs\ adjective
Etymology: Latin vinifer, from vinum wine + -ifer -iferous
1. : yielding or grown for the production of wine

the grape is the chief viniferous fruit

2. [New Latin vinifera + English -ous] : vinifera

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