claret red
Variant of claret
claret
Definition
claret (klar′it)
noun
- a dry red wine, esp. red Bordeaux
- purplish red also claret red
Etymology: ME < OFr (vin) claret, clear (wine); dim. of cler, clear
adjective
purplish-red
claret red
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- red: Meanwhile Lagerstroemia indica ( cape myrtle ) provide hues of pink, mauve and claret red.
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