Definitions for kirkɪər

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kirkɪər(n.)

  1. (sometimes cap.) an apéritif of white wine or sometimes champagne flavored with cassis.

    Category: Viniculture/Winemaking

Origin of kir:

1965–70; < F, after Canon Félix Kir (1876–1968), mayor of Dijon, who allegedly created the recipe

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  1. kir(Noun)

    A cocktail made with a measure of cru00E8me de cassis topped up with white wine.

  2. Origin: From kir, named after Félix Kir, mayor of Dijon.


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grime(noun)

dirt which is difficult to remove.

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