philonoist

/fɪlɒnɔɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who is fond of wine

“He was a philonoist and always had a bottle of fine wine in his cellar.”

2. noun

an old term for a wine lover or connoisseur

“During the 19th century, the term philonoist was used to describe someone with refined taste in wine.”

Synonyms

  • oenophile
  • viticulturist

Antonyms

  • sobriety
  • teetotaler