tannic

adjective

tan·​nic ˈta-nik How to pronounce tannic (audio)
1
: of, resembling, or derived from tan or a tannin
2
of wine : containing an abundance of tannins : markedly astringent

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Dark, syrupy, hefty and textured mid palate with a firm tannic backbone and long creamy finish that includes flavors of blackberries and red cherries. Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025 Light as a Fleurie from Beaujolais but with a firm tannic backbone. Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025 The thick skinned Madrasa red grape from Azerbaijan produces wines with a light tannic structure, chocolate/red fruit aromas and flavors that can be complex, fruity and with subtle spices and firm acidity. Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025 Twenty-seven years in a barrel, through hot and humid Kentucky summers and icy cold winters, should turn a bourbon into a tannic oak bomb. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tannic

Word History

Etymology

French tannique, from tannin

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tannic was in 1836

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“Tannic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tannic. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.

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