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gren·​a·​dine | \ ˌgre-nə-ˈdēn How to pronounce grenadine (audio) , ˈgre-nə-ˌdēn \

Definition of grenadine

1 : an open-weave fabric of various fibers
2 : a moderate reddish orange
3 : a syrup flavored with pomegranates and used in mixed drinks

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Recent Examples on the Web The original drink was made by splashing some grenadine over a tall glass of ice, then topping it off with ginger ale or lemon-lime soda and, always, a maraschino cherry. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Shirley Temple Drink," 29 Oct. 2019 Aside from the rum, homemade pomegranate grenadine and Don's Mix #2, a syrup made with cinnamon and grapefruit zest are essential to the zombie. — Tirion Morris, azcentral, "Tiki culture's not dead. This underground Phoenix bar's zombie cocktail is proof," 24 Oct. 2019 Tell tale heart — Jack Daniel’s Apple Jack, grenadine, lemon, smoked cinnamon bitters and garnished with cinnamon, brown sugar and dehydrated apple for $12.66. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, sun-sentinel.com, "Death or Glory goes all gory with Halloween pop-up," 27 Aug. 2019 Make sure to ask about the kiddie cocktail featuring Sprite and grenadine. — Emily Sabens, Indianapolis Star, "Kid-friendly restaurants: 9 places in Indianapolis with the best children's menus," 29 Aug. 2019 Mixing mezcal, watermelon, aloe, blackberry grenadine, Manfpubzanilla sherry, lime and soda water in a tall glass, the $15 Melon Collins is decorated with a Mexican playing card. — Khanh T.l. Tran, The Hollywood Reporter, "Drink and Dish: Patton Oswalt's Comedy Dinner, Miley Cyrus-Approved Vegan Hot Spot," 30 July 2019 Shake with ice and pour into a Champagne flute over a ½ ounce of grenadine. — Tanya Edwards, BostonGlobe.com, "Red, white, and delicious: Patriotic foods for your Fourth of July celebrations," 1 July 2019 Bahama Breeze makes its libation with Bacardi Silver and Black Rums, banana liqueur, blackberry brandy, orange juice and grenadine. — Doreen Christensen, sun-sentinel.com, "Celebrate the first day of summer with $5 rum cocktails at Bahama Breeze on Friday," 21 June 2019 The pan, which is currently available in three colors: blue, a deep burgundy called grenadine, and graphite and brass. — Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, "The Best-Selling Staub Perfect Pan Is On Major Discount At Food52 Right Now," 22 Jan. 2019

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First Known Use of grenadine

1852, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for grenadine

French, from grenade coarse silk fabric, pomegranate

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The first known use of grenadine was in 1852

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13 Nov 2019

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“Grenadine.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grenadine. Accessed 14 December 2019.

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grenadine

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English Language Learners Definition of grenadine

: a sweet liquid that is made from a type of red fruit (called a pomegranate) and that is used in alcoholic drinks

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