First Known Use: 1939
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Bloody Mary
noun
: an alcoholic drink made with vodka, tomato juice, and usually spices
plural Bloody Marys
Full Definition of BLOODY MARY
: a cocktail consisting essentially of vodka and usually spiced tomato juice
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Origin of BLOODY MARY
probably from Bloody Mary, appellation of Mary I of England
Rhymes with BLOODY MARY
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