Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cold duck

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.15 in modern English

Syllables
cold -duck
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative letter-case form of cold duck.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Calque of German kalte Ente, from kalten Ende (“cold end”). Attested in English from the 1960s, see quotations below.

Usage

Questions

What does cold duck mean?
A sparkling red wine, often made by blending champagne with red wine, sometimes with additional flavorings added.
Where does cold duck come from?
Calque of German kalte Ente, from kalten Ende (“cold end”). Attested in English from the 1960s, see quotations below.

How to pronounce cold duck

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