noun
Bordeaux
baw-DOH
noun
1
A city in southwestern France, and by extension, the wine produced in the surrounding region.
"They toured the vineyards near Bordeaux before tasting the local wine."
"He brought a bottle of Bordeaux to the dinner party."
How to Use Bordeaux
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the French city, or the red wine that takes its name from that region.
Common pairings
a bottle of Bordeaux
the Bordeaux region
Word Forms
bordeaux noun form
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Etymology
From the French city name Bordeaux, itself traced back through Occitan and Latin "Burdigala" to an older Celtic name.