claret

[klar-it]

noun

1. the red table wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France: originally it was light red or yellowish.

2. a similar wine made elsewhere.

3. Also called claret red. a deep purplish red.

4. Slang.,  blood.

adjective

1. deep purplish-red.

claret

/ ˈklærət /

noun

1. a red wine, esp one from the Bordeaux district of France

2. 1. a purplish-red colour

   2. ( as adjective )

      a claret carpet

Word History and Origins

Origin of claret¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Anglo-French, Middle French claret, cleret, alteration, by suffix substitution, of Old French claré wine mixed with honey and herbs or spices < Medieval Latin clarātum, equivalent to Latin clār ( us ) clear + -ātus -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of claret¹

C14: from Old French ( vin ) claret clear (wine), from Medieval Latin clārātum, from clārāre to make clear, from Latin clārus _clear

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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