Claret Definition & Meaning

claret
noun
  1. a dark purplish-red color
  2. dry red Bordeaux or Bordeaux-like wine
verb
  1. drink claret; "They were clareting until well past midnight"

"Claret" in song lyrics

See how claret is used in real songs:

  • "Her tongue tastes the claret"
    Jehst — ESP (Extra Sensory Perfection)
  • "robert foley claret 1998"
    AOL — AOL
  • "coppola claret"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "claret"

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