burgundy

noun bur·gun·dy \ ˈbər-gən-dē \

Definition of burgundy

plural burgundies

1 often capitalized :a red or white unblended wine from Burgundy; also :a blended red wine produced elsewhere

2 :a reddish-purple color

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The final look considered of slicked-back, fresh-out-of-the-shower hair and a halo of burgundy eye makeup — which Lucy revealed matched the bottom half of her dress perfectly.

— sarah wu, Teen Vogue, "Teen Choice Awards 2017: Lucy Hale Wears Neon Red Smoky Eye Makeup," 13 Aug. 2017
Decor is retro-lush: Naugahyde booths, deep burgundy walls, heavy drapes with fringes, intimate dining nooks and many extras from long-ago world travels.

— mary bergin, chicagotribune.com, "Dig in to the supper club tradition on your way to Green Bay," 4 Aug. 2017
Sheer Hunter Green Switch up your usual burgundy option for an equally rich shade, like this sheer hunter green hue.

— carly cardellino, Cosmopolitan, "The 10 Best Nail Polish Colors You Need to Be Wearing This Fall," 4 Aug. 2017
A short time later, officers stopped a burgundy Malibu with the back windshield shot out.

— carol robinson, AL.com, "Lawmen aim to wipe out 'no snitch' policy in Birmingham's public housing communities after triple shooting," 25 July 2017
The victim told police that his 1999 burgundy Toyota Camry was stolen at gunpoint.

— tony rizzo, kansascity, "Armed carjacking reported in Olathe," 13 July 2017
Liu was last seen wearing a burgundy and brown T-shirt and blue pants.

— elyssa cherney, chicagotribune.com, "Man, 65, missing from Chinatown," 3 July 2017
Apply a burgundy lip gloss and spread it evenly along your lips.

— brooke shunatona, Cosmopolitan, "11 Halloween Looks You Can Create With Makeup You Already Have," 30 June 2017
Line your lower lash line with the same metallic burgundy shadow.

— brooke shunatona, Cosmopolitan, "11 Halloween Looks You Can Create With Makeup You Already Have," 30 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of burgundy

Burgundy, region in France

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First Known Use: 1664

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Burgundy

geographical name Bur·gun·dy \ ˈbər-gən-dē \

variants: or French Bourgogne play \bür-ˈgȯnʸ\

Definition of Burgundy

1 region and with varying limits former kingdom, duchy, and province in eastern France south of the region of Champagne

2 former county of France east of Burgundy province; later called Franche-Com*té play \ˌfräⁿsh-kōⁿ-ˈtā\

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Burgundian

play \(ˌ)bər-ˈgən-dē-ən\ adjective or noun

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Definition of burgundy for English Language Learners

Burgundy : a red or white wine made in Burgundy, France
: a reddish-purple color

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