grenadine

¹

[ gren-uh-deen, gren-uh-deen ]

noun

1. a thin fabric of leno weave in silk, nylon, rayon, or wool.

grenadine

²

[ gren-uh-deen, gren-uh-deen ]

noun

1. a syrup made from pomegranate juice.

grenadine

¹

/ ˌɡrɛnəˈdiːn /

noun

1. a light thin leno-weave fabric of silk, wool, rayon, or nylon, used esp for dresses

grenadine

²

/ ˈɡrɛnəˌdiːn; ˌɡrɛnəˈdiːn /

noun

1. a syrup made from pomegranate juice, used as a sweetening and colouring agent in various drinks
2. 1. a moderate reddish-orange colour
   2. ( as adjective )

      a grenadine coat

Word History and Origins

Origin of grenadine¹

1850–55; < French, perhaps after Granada, Spain. See -ine ¹

Origin of grenadine²

1700–10; < French, diminutive of grenade pomegranate. See grenade, -ine ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of grenadine¹

C19: from French, from earlier grenade silk with a grained texture, from grenu grained; see grain

Origin of grenadine²

C19: from French: a little pomegranate, from grenade pomegranate; see grenade

Example Sentences

The cocktail, known as "The Barbie," is a mixture of Blue Curacao, grenadine syrup and club soda.

From Reuters

Brod accidentally sprayed soda water all over Kafka, who laughed so hard that seltzer and grenadine shot out of his nose.

From New York Times

The cocktail itself comprises equal parts rye whiskey, brandy, grenadine and lemon juice, and two parts rum, combined with ice in a cocktail shaker and topped with a lemon twist to make it look civilized.

From Seattle Times

The recipe involves three kinds of rum, lime juice, falernum, something called Donn’s Mix, grenadine, bitters and Pernod — everything the bartender could readily reach, it seems.

From Seattle Times

And for the pineapple juice and grenadine: Store-bought is fine if you must, but making your own adds a delicious shine.

From Salon