Claret

Pronunciation

 * (KLARR-ət)
 * (kla-RAY)

Noun

 * 1)  A dry red wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France, or a similar wine made elsewhere.
 * 2) A deep purplish-red colour, like that of the wine.

Synonyms

 * traditional dry red

Adjective

 * 1) Of a deep purplish-red colour, like that of claret.

Derived terms

 * claret cup
 * claret-coloured