Meaning & use
oenophile
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A person who loves and knows a great deal about wine.
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As an oenophile, she could identify a wine's region just by its aroma.
The restaurant's cellar was curated to satisfy even the most discerning oenophile.
A note on using this word
Oenophile comes from the Greek 'oinos' (wine) and is a more formal or playful alternative to 'wine lover.'
Words with a similar meaning
wine connoisseur
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