burgundy
noun
bur·gun·dy
ˈbər-gən-dē 
1
or Burgundy plural burgundies or Burgundies
: a red or white unblended wine from Burgundy
also
: a blended red wine produced elsewhere
2
plural burgundies
: a reddish-purple color
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Key colors include dark neutrals like mineral gray and cacao brown, deep shades of purple and burgundy and dirty blues.
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Velvet burgundy jackets, metallic blazers and sleek black tailoring created a cohesive aesthetic for the fan-favorite boy band.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
There are 14 colors to choose from, including neutrals like black, beige, and white, plus more unique shades like pink lace, burgundy, and charcoal gray.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
The Avalanche power play, meanwhile, is back to being stuck in neutral, spinning burgundy and blue tires in the mud.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Velvet burgundy jackets, metallic blazers and sleek black tailoring created a cohesive aesthetic for the fan-favorite boy band.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
There are 14 colors to choose from, including neutrals like black, beige, and white, plus more unique shades like pink lace, burgundy, and charcoal gray.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
The Avalanche power play, meanwhile, is back to being stuck in neutral, spinning burgundy and blue tires in the mud.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
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“Burgundy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burgundy. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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