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kir royale, n.
Brit. |ˌkɪə rɔɪˈɑːl|, |ˌkɪə rɔɪˈal|, U.S. |ˌkɪr ˌrɔɪˈɑl|, |ˌkɪr ˌrɔɪˈæl|
Forms: α. 19– kir royale; β. 19– kir royal; Also with capital initial(s).
[‹ French kir royal (> n. + royal royal adj.), in α-forms with remodelling of the second element after French royale, feminine of royal, adjective, probably to emphasise pronunciation with stress on the second syllable. Compare earlier kir n.]
A drink made from champagne (or sparkling white wine) and cassis. Cf. kir n.
[1974Chicago Tribune 24 Oct. vi. 14/1 You start with a royale kir, a cocktail of moderation that will give you a warm glow but will keep you unsmashed for the remainder of Sunday.] 1977N.Y. Times 9 Apr. 34 (advt.) The red wine of the year... A gracious, all-purpose Gamay-Syrah mixture..perfect for red wine kir or kir royale. 1978Times 10 June 9/4 They also have a sparkler..which would be a good base for mixed drinks, such as a ‘Kir royale’, made with a little cassis liqueur. 1986Observer 2 Mar. 19/5 Hernu passes the city's conviviality test by drinking Kir Royal—champagne with a dash of blackcurrant liqueur. 1998S. L. Spence & W. Lieb Adventure Guides Southeast Florida 63 A charming open-air French restaurant, known for friendly service and bubbly kir royales. |