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burgundy


bur·gun·dy

noun \ˈbər-gən-dē\
plural bur·gun·dies

Definition of BURGUNDY

1
often capitalized : a red or white unblended wine from Burgundy; also : a blended red wine produced elsewhere
2
: a reddish-purple color

Origin of BURGUNDY

Burgundy, region in France
First Known Use: 1664

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