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claret
[ klar-it ]
noun
- the red table wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France: originally it was light red or yellowish.
- a similar wine made elsewhere.
- Also called claret red. a deep purplish red.
- Slang. blood.
adjective
- deep purplish-red.
claret
/ ˈæə /
noun
- a red wine, esp one from the Bordeaux district of France
- a purplish-red colour
- ( as adjective )
a claret carpet
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of claret1
Example Sentences
There were calls of "Carlo" - Italian for Charles - from crowds waiting to see the royal visitors and local media also seemed interested by their car, the claret coloured State Bentley.
So the lifelong Manchester United fan, who felt so entwined with his team, will now wear the claret and blue of Villa, at least until the end of the season.
Enhancing the eerie mood, the venue was bathed in blood-red lights throughout the concert, with Florence in a flowing claret dress, her sleeves swaying in time to the music.
Schauffele went from the heaviest major trophy at the PGA Championship to the smallest and oldest, the famed claret jug that he will keep for a year.
Initially called clairet, it became known as claret and scored its first international success, becoming the most consumed wine in Britain until the 19th century.
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