Webster's English Dictionary

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wine

1. wine \'wi-n\ n [ME win, fr. OE wi-n; akin to OHG wi-n wine; both fr. a] 
   prehistoric Gmc word borrowed fr. L vinum wine, of non-IE origin; akin to 
   the source of Gk oinos wine 1: fermented grape juice containing varying 
   percentages of alcohol together  with ethers and esters that give it 
   bouquet and flavor 2: the usu. fermented juice of a plant product (as a 
   fruit) used as a bever age 3: something that invigorates or intoxicates  4: 
   a variable color averaging a dark red 
2. wine vt : to treat to wine {wined and dined his friends} to drink wine