GRENADINE

grenadine

(noun) thin syrup made from pomegranate juice; used in mixed drinks

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

Grenadine (comparative more Grenadine, superlative most Grenadine)

Pertaining to the city of Grenada.

Anagrams

• endearing, engrained

Etymology

Noun

grenadine (countable and uncountable, plural grenadines)

A cordial syrup made from pomegranates.

A dilute drink made from this syrup.

A thin gauzy fabric of silk or wool, used for women's clothing and men's woven luxury ties.

(dated, formerly a trade name) A dyestuff consisting essentially of impure fuchsine.

Anagrams

• endearing, engrained

Source: Wiktionary


Gren`a*dine", n. Etym: [F.]

1. A thin gauzelike fabric of silk or wool, for women's wear.

2. A trade name for a dyestuff, consisting essentially of impure fuchsine.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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