Etymology

kir

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Today it means: A cocktail made with a measure of crème de cassis topped up with white wine. Full definition →

French kir
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  1. French · borrowed fromkir
  2. English todaykir

Borrowed from French kir, named after Félix Kir, mayor of Dijon.

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