Vine apple (Bot.), a small kind of squash. Roger Williams. — Vine
beetle (Zoöl.), any one of several species of beetles which are
injurious to the leaves or branches of the grapevine. Among the more
important species are the grapevine fidia (see Fidia), the spotted
Pelidnota (see Rutilian), the vine fleabeetle (Graptodera chalybea),
the rose beetle (see under Rose), the vine weevil, and several species
of Colaspis and Anomala. — Vine borer. (Zoöl.) (a) Any one of several
species of beetles whose larvæ bore in the wood or pith of the
grapevine, especially Sinoxylon basilare, a small species the larva of
which bores in the stems, and Ampeloglypter sesostris, a small reddish
brown weevil (called also vine weevil), which produces knotlike galls
on the branches. (b) A clearwing moth (Ægeria polistiformis), whose
larva bores in the roots of the grapevine and is often destructive. —
Vine dragon, an old and fruitless branch of a vine. [Obs.] Holland. —
Vine forester (Zoöl.), any one of several species of moths belonging to
Alypia and allied genera, whose larvæ feed on the leaves of the
grapevine. — Vine fretter (Zoöl.), a plant louse, esp. the phylloxera
that injuries the grapevine. — Vine grub (Zoöl.), any one of numerous
species of insect larvæ that are injurious to the grapevine. — Vine
hopper (Zoöl.), any one of several species of leaf hoppers which suck
the sap of the grapevine, especially Erythroneura vitis. See Illust. of
Grape hopper, under Grape. — Vine inchworm (Zoöl.), the larva of any
species of geometrid moths which feed on the leaves of the grapevine,
especially Cidaria diversilineata. — Vine-leaf rooer (Zoöl.), a small
moth (Desmia maculalis) whose larva makes a nest by rolling up the
leaves of the grapevine. The moth is brownish black, spotted with
white. — Vine louse (Zoöl.), the phylloxera. — Vine mildew (Bot.), a
fungous growth which forms a white, delicate, cottony layer upon the
leaves, young shoots, and fruit of the vine, causing brown spots upon
the green parts, and finally a hardening and destruction of the
vitality of the surface. The plant has been called Oidium Tuckeri, but
is now thought to be the conidia-producing stage of an Erysiphe. — Vine
of Sodom (Bot.), a plant named in the Bible (Deut. xxxii. 32), now
thought to be identical with the apple of Sodom. See Apple of Sodom,
under Apple. — Vine sawfly (Zoöl.), a small black sawfiy (Selandria
vitis) whose larva feeds upon the leaves of the grapevine. The larvæ
stand side by side in clusters while feeding. — Vine slug (Zoöl.), the
larva of the vine sawfly. — Vine sorrel (Bot.), a climbing plant
(Cissus acida) related to the grapevine, and having acid leaves. It is
found in Florida and the West Indies. — Vine sphinx (Zoöl.), any one of
several species of hawk moths. The larvæ feed on grapevine leaves. —
Vine weevil. (Zoöl.) See Vine borer (a) above, and Wound gall, under
Wound.
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Vi"ne*al (?), a. [L. vinealis.] Of or pertaining to vines; containing
vines. [R.] Sir T. Browne.
Vine"-clad` (?), a. Covered with vines.
Vined (?), a. Having leaves like those of the vine; ornamented with
vine leaves. "Vined and figured columns." Sir H. Wotton.
Vine"dress`er (?), n. One who cultivates, prunes, or cares for,
grapevines; a laborer in a vineyard.
The sons of the shall be your plowmen and your vinedressers.
Isa. lxi. 5.
Vin"e*gar (?), n. [OE. vinegre, F. vinaigre; vin wine (L. vinum) +
aigre sour. See Wine, and Eager, a.] 1. A sour liquid used as a
condiment, or as a preservative, and obtained by the spontaneous
(acetous) fermentation, or by the artificial oxidation, of wine, cider,
beer, or the like.
The characteristic sourness of vinegar is due to acetic acid, of which
it contains from three to five per cent. Wine vinegar contains also
tartaric acid, citric acid, etc.