vi·nif·era I. \(ˈ)vī|nif(ə)rə\adjective Etymology: New Latin (specific epithet of Vitis vinifera), from Latin vinifer wine-producing : of, relating to, or derived from a common European grape (Vitis vinifera) that is the chief source of Old World wine grapes and table grapes < Delaware grapes contain both labrusca and vinifera blood > < several new vinifera hybrids > < a seedless vinifera grape > II. noun (-s) : a vinifera grape