Words that start with V

Vibrant velvety violets vibrating on a violin in Vermont.

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Vinegar is a liquid made from wine, in a process that turns the alcohol in the wine into acetic acid. Vinegar has a different flavour depending on what kind of wine was used to make it. Balsamic vinegar is very dark, rice wine vinegar is very light and apple cider vinegar is yellow. Vinegar is used to make sauces like ketchup, to preserve fruits and vegetables by pickling, and to dress salads.

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Something is vintage if it is old. Vintage is another word for antique.Old cars and clothing are generally described as vintage, if they are in good condition. Vintage things may or may not be valuable, depending on how many people want to own them and how rare they are.

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A vinyard is a place where many grape vines are grown, usually near a winery where they make wine.

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If someone is violent, they are being aggressive or forceful with the intention of hurting someone else.

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Scientific name: viola odorata, and other violas.
A violet is a small plant that usually has purple flowers. Violets are found in most parts of the world and are a popular garden plant. Violets have heart shaped leaves.

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The violin is a bowed string instrument with four strings. It is the smallest of the violin family of string instruments, which also includes the viola (a slightly larger violin) and cello. The violin is sometimes called a fiddle, and someone who plays the violin is called a violinist or a fiddler. You usually play a violin by drawing a bow across the strings, like the woman in the picture.

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Viper is a common name for a venomous snake.

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A virgin is someone, either male or female, who has never had sexual intercourse before. This term is usually only used on people who have reached puberty.

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Virginia, abbreviated to VA, is a state on the eastern coast of the United States of America. The capital of Virginia is Richmond and the largest city in Virginia is Virginia Beach.

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Virgo is a sign of the Zodiac. It is an earth sign. You are a Virgo if you were born between August 23rd and September 22nd.