First Known Use: 1852
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grenadine
noun gren·a·dine \ˌgre-nə-ˈdēn, ˈgre-nə-ˌ\
: a sweet liquid that is made from a type of red fruit (called a pomegranate) and that is used in alcoholic drinks
Full Definition of GRENADINE
1
: an open-weave fabric of various fibers
2
: a moderate reddish orange
3
: a syrup flavored with pomegranates and used in mixed drinks
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Origin of GRENADINE
French, from grenade coarse silk fabric, pomegranate
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