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grenadine¹ Definition

grena·dine (grenə dēn′, gren′ə dēn)

noun

a red syrup made from pomegranate juice, used for flavoring drinks, etc.

Etymology: Fr < grenade, pomegranate

grenadine² Definition

grena·dine (grenə dēn′, gren′ə dēn)

noun

a thin, loosely woven cotton, wool, silk, or rayon cloth

Etymology: Fr < grenade (see grenade): from being spotted with “grains”

grenadine Usage Examples

Converse of object

add: Add the grenadine, which will float to the bottom, creating a sunset effect.

Adjective modifier

little: Strain over ice cubes, top with soda water and splash in a little grenadine.

Modifies a noun

syrup: Pink Shake - Frothy mix of banana, pineapple juice, orange juice, grenadine syrup, and ice.

Noun used with modifier

  • dash: Maiden's Blush 6cl gin 1.5cl triple sec/Cointreau 1.5cl fresh lemon juice dash grenadine Place all ingredients into a shaker with ice.
  • juice: Maiden's Blush 6cl gin 1.5cl triple sec/Cointreau 1.5cl fresh lemon juice dash grenadine Place all ingredients into a shaker with ice.

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