grenadine

(gren′ə dēn′, gren′ə dēn′)

noun

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

Origin: Fr < grenade, pomegranate

noun

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

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

See grenadine in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A thick sweet syrup made from pomegranates and used as a flavoring, especially in beverages.
A thin, loosely woven fabric of silk, cotton, or synthetic fiber.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from grenade, pomegranate

Origin: , from Old French grenate; see pomegranate

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