grenadine

See also: Grenadine

English

Etymology

Borrowed from French grenadine, from Middle French grenade (pomegranate).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡɹɛnədiːn/

Noun

grenadine (countable and uncountable, plural grenadines)

  1. A cordial syrup made from pomegranates.
  2. A dilute drink made from this syrup.
  3. A thin gauzy fabric of silk or wool, used for women's clothing and men's woven luxury ties.
  4. (dated, formerly a trade name) A dyestuff consisting essentially of impure fuchsine.

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French

Etymology

grenade (pomegranate) + -ine

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡʁə.na.din/
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Noun

grenadine f (plural grenadines)

  1. grenadine

Adjective

grenadine

  1. feminine singular of grenadin

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Italian

Adjective

grenadine

  1. feminine plural of grenadino

Noun

grenadine f

  1. plural of grenadina
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