Claret

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈklærɪt/, /ˈklærÉ™t/

Origin

From Middle English, from Middle French claret.

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Full definition of claret

Noun

1. (chiefly British) A dry red wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France, or a similar wine made elsewhere.
2. A deep purplish-red colour, like that of the wine.
3. (colloquial) bloodhttp://thesaurus.com/browse/claret. Often used in a sporting context eg 'He spilt some claret'.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-02-14/phil-waugh-spills-some-claret/306330

Synonyms

• traditional dry red Australia

Adjective

1. Of a deep purplish-red colour, like that of claret.

Derived terms

• claret cup
• claret-coloured

Anagrams

• arclet, cartel, rectal