Meaning of the word "Bloody Mary" in English
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Bloody Mary
US /ˌblʌd.i ˈmer.i/
UK /ˌblʌd.i ˈmer.i/
Noun
1.
a cocktail containing vodka, tomato juice, and other spices and flavorings such as Worcestershire sauce, hot sauces, celery, olives, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, or celery salt
Example:
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I'll have a Bloody Mary, please.
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The bartender made a perfect Bloody Mary.
2.
a ghost story or urban legend about a phantom, witch, or spirit that appears in a mirror when her name is chanted repeatedly
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They dared each other to chant 'Bloody Mary' three times in front of the mirror.
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The legend of Bloody Mary is a popular campfire story.
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