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Definition of tannic

tannic

/ˈtæn.ɪk/
tan · nic
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• adjective

1

Having a dry, puckering, astringent taste and mouthfeel caused by high levels of tannins, especially in red wine or strong tea.

Example

"The young Cabernet Sauvignon was still quite tannic and needed a few more years in the cellar to soften."

2

Relating to, derived from, or containing tannin or tanbark.

Example

"Runoff from the decaying oak leaves gave the forest stream a dark, tannic tint."

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• Rhymes for tannic

• Nearby Words

tanklike
tanner
tannery
tannic
tannin
tanning
tannish

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 19th century from French tannique, from tan ('crushed oak bark used in tanning leather'), ultimately of Medieval Latin and possibly Celtic origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tannic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tannic
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