How Do You Spell OENANTHIC?

Pronunciation: [ə͡ʊnˈanθɪk] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Oenanthic" can be tricky due to its unusual pronunciation. It is pronounced as /iːˈnænθɪk/ (ee-NAN-thik) according to the International Phonetic Alphabet. Many people often make the mistake of spelling it as "Enanthic" because of the silent "O". However, the "O" is an essential part of the word's origin, as it comes from the Greek word "oinos," meaning "wine." "Oenanthic" is used to describe something related to wine, such as an oenanthic acid found in fermented beverages.

OENANTHIC Meaning and Definition

1. Applied to the essential oil or substance which gives wine its characteristic flavour.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for OENANTHIC

• ienanthic
• kenanthic
• lenanthic
• penanthic
• 0enanthic
• 9enanthic
• ownanthic
• osnanthic
• odnanthic
• ornanthic
• o4nanthic
• o3nanthic
• oebanthic
• oemanthic
• oejanthic
• oehanthic
• oenznthic
• oensnthic
• oenwnthic
• oenqnthic

Etymology of OENANTHIC

The word "oenanthic" (also spelled "oenanthic") has its roots in Greek. It is derived from two Greek words: "oinos" meaning "wine" and "anthos" meaning "flower". The term "oenanthic" refers to something that relates to or smells like wine, particularly the scent of wine. It is often used to describe the aroma of certain wines or other substances that have a resemblance to the smell of wine.