n.
Pronunciation: ˌ gre-n ə - ' d ē n, ' gre-n ə - ˌ
Function: noun
Etymology: French, from grenade coarse silk fabric, pomegranate
Date: 1852
1 : an open-weave fabric of various fibers
2 : a moderate reddish orange
3 : a syrup flavored with pomegranates and used in mixed drinks