grenadine en · NOUN · etymology 1
Pronunciation
- /ˈɡɹɛnədiːn/
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Etymology
Borrowed from French grenadine, from Middle French grenade (“pomegranate”).
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A cordial syrup made from pomegranates.
- (countable, uncountable) A dilute drink made from this syrup.
- (countable, uncountable) A thin gauzy fabric of silk or wool, used for women's clothing and men's woven luxury ties.
- (countable, dated, qualifier:formerly a trade name, uncountable) A dyestuff consisting essentially of impure fuchsine.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| grenadines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (10)
fi grenadiini (syrup) · bg сироп от нар (syrup) · pl grenadyna (syrup) · de Grenadine (syrup) · ru гренади́н (syrup) · fi grenadiini (fabric) · pl grenadyna (dilute drink) · fi granaattiomenamehu (dilute drink) · ko 그레나딘 시럽 (syrup) · ca granadina (syrup)