Definition of "winy" in Englisch

adjective

1. Having the taste or qualities of wine.

   • grapes of a winy taste
   • 1626, Francis Bacon, Sylva Sylvarum: or A Naturall Historie in Ten Centuries, London: William Lee, V. Century, p. 125, Take Cucumbers, or Pumpions, and set them (here and there) amongst Muske-Melons, and see whether the Melons will not be more Winy, and better tasted.

2. Relating to the effects of drinking wine; especially, winedrunk.