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dubonnet

noun du·bon·net \ ¦d(y)übə¦nā \

Definition of dubonnet

plural -s
: very dark purplish red

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Origin and Etymology of dubonnet

Dubonnet

Dubonnet

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Definition of Dubonnet

—used for a sweet purplish red aromatized wine used as an aperitif or as a cocktail ingredient

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