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vine I. \ˈvīn\ noun (-s) Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English, from Old French vine, vigne, from Latin vinea vine, vineyard, from feminine of vineus of wine, from vinum wine + -eus -eous — more at wine 1. a. : grape 2 b. : a plant having a woody or herbaceous stem that is too slender, flexible, or weak to hold itself erect and that supports itself in nature by climbing over an object (as a wall, fence, or trellis) or other plants by tendrils or by twining or that extends itself horizontally by running along the ground < honeysuckle vine > < cucumber vine > c. : any of various lax sprawling herbaceous plants (as a tomato or potato plant) that lack modification for climbing — not used technically 2. archaic : vinea II. verb (-ed/-ing/-s) intransitive verb : to form a vine : grow in the manner of a vine < the grapes began to vine soon after planting > < morning glories vining up the corn — J.H.Stuart > transitive verb : to harvest (as peas) by means of a mechanical viner III. noun slang : an article of clothing ; especially : a man's suit — usually used in plural |