Definition of "claret" in inglés

noun

1. (chiefly UK) A dry red wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France, or a similar wine made elsewhere.

   • The vesper bell had rung its parting note; the domini were mostly caged in comfortable quarters, discussing the merits of old port; and the merry student had closed his oak, to consecrate the night to friendship, sack, and claret.

2. A deep purplish-red colour, like that of the wine; Bordeaux.

3. (UK, colloquial) Blood.

adjective

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

verb

1. (intransitive, archaic) To drink claret.