vinifera

noun

vi·​nif·​era vī-ˈni-f(ə-)rə How to pronounce vinifera (audio)
plural vinifera or viniferas
: a common European grape (Vitis vinifera) that is the chief source of Old World wine and table grape varieties
vinifera adjective

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Howland recommends pruning these vines (Vitis vinifera) in April to promote healthy growth and maximize fruit production. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026 Nick Ferrante, whose family’s business has been making wine since 1937, was one of the area’s original advocates for vinifera. — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 16 Apr. 2026 In addition to Muscadine wine, Georgia produces high-quality vinifera and hybrid varietals. — Crystal Tate, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025 Consisting of thousands of varieties, vinifera spans broad geographical regions from western Europe to southwest Asia, from the Middle East across to North Africa. — Osayi Endolyn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vinifera

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vinifera was in 1888

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“Vinifera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vinifera. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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