Kir

American

[keer] / kɪər /

noun

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

kir British

/ kir, kɜː /

noun

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

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

From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2024

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 • Apr. 16, 2024

Horning suggests substituting raspberry flavors like Chambord for a twist on a French Martini or a Kir Royale.

From Washington Times • Jan. 1, 2024

Consider the French Kir Royale, which consists of just black currant liqueur and champagne—it's almost always served neat.

From Scientific American • Jun. 17, 2023

The "plain of Kiriathaim," or "the two cities," must have lain south of the Arnon, where Ar and Kir Haraseth were built.

From Patriarchal Palestine by Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry)

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