vin ordinaire Meaning of "vin ordinaire"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) cheap French table wine of unspecified origin

Usage(s):

  1. Gallo's Paisano, for example, is a passable vin ordinaire, even by French standards, and so is Petri's Viva Vino.
  2. The French abstain when they can from their ill-tasting tap water in favor of vin ordinaire, and abhor the ice water that Americans call for.
  3. He rides inside a tank-truck aslosh with vin ordinaire, ends his Cliff-hanging with stunts on a fallen footbridge.
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