Kir

American  

[keer] / kɪər /

noun

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

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kir British  

/ kir, kɜː /

noun

1. a drink made from dry white wine and cassis

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Etymology

Origin of Kir

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

Example Sentences

Mayor Emir Kir had said he wanted to ensure public security.

From BBC

But Mr Kir later confirmed the conference would go ahead - although he said he would remain "vigilant".

From BBC

Emir Kir, mayor of the Saint-Joss neighborhood where it was held, had ordered police to prevent people from entering.

From Seattle Times

Kir acted after a group of anti-fascists threatened to disrupt the meeting.

From Seattle Times

In a message to organisers, the area's local mayor Emir Kir claimed some of the attendees hold anti-gay and anti-abortion views.

From BBC