SINCE 1828
burgundy
noun
bur·gun·dy
| \ ˈbər-gən-dē
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plural burgundies
Definition of burgundy
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
often capitalized
: a red or white unblended wine from Burgundy
also
: a blended red wine produced elsewhere
2
: a reddish-purple color
Burgundy
geographical name
Bur·gun·dy
| \ ˈbər-gən-dē
\
\
variants:
or French Bourgogne \ bür-ˈgȯnʸ
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Definition of Burgundy (Entry 2 of 2)
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
\ ˌfräⁿsh-kōⁿ-ˈtā \
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Other Words from burgundy
Geographical name
Burgundian
\ (ˌ)bər-ˈgən-dē-ən
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adjective or noun
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adjective or noun
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burgundy
noun
English Language Learners Definition of burgundy
: a red or white wine made in Burgundy, France
: a reddish-purple color
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