Kir

[ keer ]

noun

1. an apéritif of white wine or sometimes champagne Kir Royale flavored with cassis.

kir

/ kir; kɜː /

noun

1. a drink made from dry white wine and cassis

Word History and Origins

Origin of Kir¹

< French, after Canon Félix Kir (1876–1968), mayor of Dijon, who allegedly created the recipe

Word History and Origins

Origin of Kir¹

named after Canon F. Kir (1876–1968), mayor of Dijon, who is reputed to have invented it

Example Sentences

Rezon was slain, Damascus given over to plunder and ruin, and its inhabitants transported to Kir.

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Cerberus, the dog of hell, was denominated from Kir-Abor; as I shall hereafter shew.

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Genro Kir looked at the proffered circlet, then slowly extended a hand.

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In many of the prayer rugs the arches are of the Kir-Shehr order, though the panels may contain vandykes suggestive of Ladiks.

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As a rule, the Kir-Shehrs contain in the field a larger amount of grass-green colour than any other rug.

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