claret

American  

[klar-it] / ˈklær ɪt /

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.

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adjective

1. deep purplish-red.

claret British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of claret

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

Example Sentences

Next door, lads in vintage claret and blue begin to trot out and warm up.

From BBC

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.

From BBC

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.

From BBC

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.

From BBC

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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