French 75

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. The Canon de 75 modèle 1897, an artillery piece capable of firing 75 mm shells. historical
    — The French 75 in its barrel diameter is a fraction of an inch smaller than our 3-inch gun, the exact equivalent of 75 millimeters being 2.95275 inches.
  2. A cocktail made with gin, champagne, and lemon juice.
    — [At the bar, Yvonne and the German officer place their orders.] French seventy-fives.

词形变化

French 75s plural French seventy-five alternative

词源

From the caliber of the shells, 75 mm (~ 3 in.). The cocktail was named after the artillery, alluding to its impact, 1920s.
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