Kir™
noun/kɪə(r)/
/kɪr/
[uncountable, countable]- a drink that is a mixture of white wine and a liqueur (= a strong sweet alcoholic drink) made with blackcurrantsWord Origin1960s: named after Canon Félix Kir (1876–1968), a mayor of Dijon who is said to have invented the recipe.
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