The meaning of Oenanthate and additional information.

Oenanthate(n.) A salt of the supposed /nanthic acid.

Oenanthic(a.) Having, or imparting, the odor characteristic of the bouquet of wine; specifically used, formerly, to designate an acid whose ethereal salts were supposed to occasion the peculiar bouquet, or aroma, of old wine. Cf. Oenanthylic.