Definition of burgundy
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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Origin and Etymology of burgundy
Burgundy, region in France
Burgundy
playDefinition 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–Comtéplay \ˌfräⁿsh-kōⁿ-ˈtā\
BURGUNDY Defined for English Language Learners
burgundy
playDefinition of burgundy for English Language Learners
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Burgundy : a red or white wine made in Burgundy, France
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: a reddish-purple color
Burgundy
playDefinition of Burgundy for English Language Learners
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: region of France
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