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generic noun
Meaning : Wine that does not meet the minimum qualifications and standards for use of a designation by appellation of origin (where the grapes are grown) or by varietal content. May only be labeled by proprietary (made-up) name, by general color (such as `vin rouge', `vino rosso', `rotwein', `red wine', etc.), or by general class (as `vin ordinaire', `vin de table', `vino da tavola', `tafelwein', `table wine', etc.).
Synonyms : generic wine
Meaning : Any product that can be sold without a brand name.
generic adjective
Meaning : Relating to or common to or descriptive of all members of a genus.
Example :
The generic name.
Meaning : (of drugs) not protected by trademark.
Example :
`Acetaminophen' is the generic form of the proprietary drug `Tylenol'.
Meaning : Applicable to an entire class or group.
Example :
Is there a generic Asian mind?.
