Associations to the word «Vitis»

Wiktionary

VITIS, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Vitaceae   — the grapevine.
VITIS LABRUSCA, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Vitaceae   — the fox grape, native to eastern North America.
VITIS VINIFERA, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Vitaceae   — the wine grape.

Dictionary definition

VITIS, noun. The type genus of the family Vitaceae; woody vines with simple leaves and small flowers; includes a wide variety of grapes.

Wise words

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