claret
Translation
claret, Bordeaux wine, dark red colour
Examples
He ordered a bottle of claret.
He ordered a bottle of claret.
The velvet curtains were a deep claret.
The velvet curtains were a deep claret.
Grammar Patterns
((a glass/bottle of)) claret He enjoys a glass of claret with dinner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bordeaux wine, red wine; (for colour) burgundy, maroon
Etymology
From Old French '(vin) claret' meaning 'light-coloured (wine)', from 'cler' meaning 'clear'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'clear' red wine from Bordeaux. The word also sounds a bit like 'clarinet', so you could imagine sipping claret while listening to a clarinet.