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burgundy

BUR-guhn-dee

Burgundy (adjective) means of a deep purplish-red color, like the wine. Example: “She wore a burgundy dress to the winter gala.”

adjective

Of a deep purplish-red color, like the wine.

"She wore a burgundy dress to the winter gala."

name

A historic wine-producing region in eastern France, also known for its rich red wines.

"The restaurant's wine list featured several bottles from Burgundy."

How to use burgundy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA deep wine-red color, named after the French region famous for producing that wine.

Common pairings

burgundy wine burgundy color

Word forms

more burgundy comparative, most burgundy superlative

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Etymology

The color sense comes from the deep red wine produced in the Burgundy region of France.

Rhymes for burgundy

Bundy Lundy Mundy maundy grundy

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Frequently asked questions

What does “burgundy” mean?

The word “burgundy” means of a deep purplish-red color, like the wine. In plain terms, a deep wine-red color, named after the French region famous for producing that wine.

How do you pronounce “burgundy”?

“Burgundy” is pronounced BUR-guhn-dee (/ˈbɝ.ɡən.di/ in IPA).

How do you use “burgundy” in a sentence?

Here is “burgundy” used in a sentence: “She wore a burgundy dress to the winter gala.”

What part of speech is “burgundy”?

Depending on how it is used, “burgundy” can be an adjective and a name.

Is “burgundy” a common word?

“Burgundy” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “burgundy” have?

“Burgundy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: of a deep purplish-red color, like the wine.