"cold duck" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Calque of German kalte Ente, from kalten Ende (“cold end”). Attested in English from the 1960s, see quotations below. Etymology templates: {{calque|en|de|kalte Ente}} Calque of German kalte Ente, {{m|de|kalten}} kalten, {{m|de|Ende|t=cold end}} Ende (“cold end”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cold duck (uncountable)
  1. A sparkling red wine, often made by blending champagne with red wine, sometimes with additional flavorings added. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Wines Synonyms: Cold Duck
    Sense id: en-cold_duck-en-noun-5RgIzZu0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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