grenadine
grenadine Lexical Profile
grenadine Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A sweet, non-alcoholic crimson syrup traditionally made from pomegranate juice, widely used to flavor and color mixed drinks and desserts.
"The bartender added a splash of grenadine to the glass to create a layered sunrise effect."
A lightweight, open-weave fabric made of silk, wool, or cotton, commonly used for summer apparel and high-quality neckties.
"He wore a navy silk grenadine tie to the formal dinner."
A vivid pinkish-red or reddish-orange color resembling that of pomegranate syrup.
"The designer selected a bold shade of grenadine for the summer collection."
• adjective
Having a bright pinkish-red or orange-red color resembling pomegranate syrup.
"The evening sky was streaked with grenadine clouds just before dusk."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 19th century from French grenadine, from grenade ('pomegranate'), ultimately from Medieval Latin granata ('seeded'), referring to the pomegranate's abundant seeds. The fabric sense derives from the city of Granada in Spain, where the textile was historically produced.
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