sangaree
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of sangaree
C18: from Spanish sangría a bleeding, from sangre blood, from Latin sanguis; see sanguine
Example Sentences
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The essay would then breezily catalog some of sangria’s contemporary cousins: the West Indian cocktail known as sangaree, say, or “mangria,” which masculinely blends red wine with grape vodka.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2013
For background about the general history of the sangaree, consult the scholarship of Dr. Cocktail.
From Slate ● Jul. 6, 2012
Huge jugs of sangaree, baskets of pink shaddocks, bananas, oranges, pomegranates, figs, and grapes, in addition to the more substantial fare.
From Paddy Finn by Archibald Webb
Yellow Jack! hie thee back! hie thee back To thy pestilent swamp quickly hie thee; For we’ll drink sangaree, Whilst our hearts throb with glee, In thy death-doing might we defy thee, Yellow Jack!”
From Rattlin the Reefer by Frederick Marryat
Betty brought the sangaree, and the rector diverted himself while he put off the evil moment of explanation, by clinking the ice against the glass.
From John Ward, Preacher by Margaret Wade Campbell Deland
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