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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On the other end of the spectrum, highly-aged whiskeys carry unrivaled complexity and delicious wood sugars—but can also fall victim to too much tannic wood influence. David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 The key to letting a Tennessee whiskey age for this long without becoming a tannic oak bomb really comes down to barrel placement. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2025 There is a dose of sweetness on the palate, but it’s tempered by dry tannic notes and a pinch of spice on the finish. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2025 The finish is dry, slightly tannic, and marmalade-heavy. David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 23 Feb. 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 29 Mar. 2025.

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