Etymology of the English word vinaceous
the English word
vinaceousderived from the Late Latin word
vinaceus (of, belonging to wine or a grape)
derived from the Latin word
vinum (wine)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*win-o- (wine)
cognates include Arabic wain, both of which are possibly derived from a long-lost Mediterranean language
Date
The earliest known usage of vinaceous in English dates from the 17th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
