cold duck

American  

noun

1. a pink sparkling wine originally from Germany.

2. a drink made typically by mixing dry white wine, champagne, lemon juice, and sugar.

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cold duck British  

noun

1. an alcoholic beverage made from equal parts of burgundy and champagne

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Etymology

Origin of cold duck

First recorded in 1965–70; translation of German Kalte Ente for cold duck def. 2; further meaning unclear

Example Sentences

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cold duck

But the food is worth driving for: dark, peppery, shaking beef with onions and rice, say, or pork over vermicelli and a cold duck salad to eat with sweet tea.

From New York Times ● Apr. 28, 2010

But she look like she did when she looked at those cold duck eggs Mama Duck left behind.

From "Girls Like Us" by Gail Giles

Arrange slices of cold duck on a platter.

From 365 Luncheon Dishes A Luncheon Dish for Every Day in the Year by Anonymous

But Frank protested: "I beg pardon, my lady, only the head steward requested me to inform your ladyship that there is cold duck."

From Rich Relatives by MacKenzie, Compton

Average cost, exclusive of the cold duck, 1s.

From The Book of Household Management by Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary)