adjective
burgundy
BUR-guhn-dee
adjective
1
Of a deep purplish-red color, like the wine.
"She wore a burgundy dress to the winter gala."
name
1
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 notesIn 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.