Vitis

vī′tis, n. a genus of plants, including the grape.— n. Vit′icide , a vine-destroyer, vine-pest.— adj. Vitic′olous , inhabiting, or produced upon, the vine.— ns. Vit′i culture , cultivation of the vine; Viticul′tūrist . [L. vitis , a vine— viēre , to twist.]