Kir

American

[keer] / kɪər /

noun

an apéritif of white wine or sometimes champagne Kir Royale flavored with cassis.

kir British

/ kir, kɜː /

noun

a drink made from dry white wine and cassis

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Etymology

Origin of Kir

< French, after Canon Félix Kir (1876–1968), mayor of Dijon, who allegedly created the recipe

Example Sentences

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Mayor Emir Kir had said he wanted to ensure public security.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2024

Emir Kir, mayor of the Saint-Joss neighborhood where it was held, had ordered police to prevent people from entering.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2024

Horning suggests substituting raspberry flavors like Chambord for a twist on a French Martini or a Kir Royale.

From Washington Times • Jan. 1, 2024

Consider the French Kir Royale, which consists of just black currant liqueur and champagne—it's almost always served neat.

From Scientific American • Jun. 17, 2023

And Sira Nal was forced to admit that such a move might be allowed by Kir.

From The Players by Solomon, Steve

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