BLOODY MARY


Meaning of BLOODY MARY in English

-ˈmerē, -ma(a)rē, -mārē, -ri noun

Usage: often capitalized B&M

Etymology: probably after Bloody Mary, nickname for Mary I died 1558 queen of England, notorious for her persecution of Protestants; from the red color

: a beverage consisting of vodka and tomato juice to which is usually added seasoning and sometimes lemon juice

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