DUBONNET

Dubonnet

(noun) (trademark) a sweet aromatic French wine (red or white) used chiefly as an aperitif

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Proper noun

Dubonnet

A French bittersweet red aperitif.

Etymology

Noun

dubonnet (usually uncountable, plural dubonnets)

The reddish purple colour of the apéritif Dubonnet.

Source: Wiktionary



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