burgundy

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noun

bur·gun·dy ˈbər-gən-dē

or Burgundy plural burgundies or Burgundies : a red or white unblended wine from Burgundy

also : a blended red wine produced elsewhere

plural burgundies : a reddish-purple color

burgundy

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adjective

variants or Burgundy

: cooked in red wine and especially Burgundy typically with onions and often mushrooms : bourguignon

burgundy chicken

We make a quick version of beef Burgundy using mushrooms, shallots and baby carrots.—

Brooke Dojny

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The burgundy and gold seats from the upper deck will be sold next year. —

Tom Jackman, Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2022 There are ribbons in it, large metallic and white ornaments, burgundy and blue magnolias made of velvet, and pinecones that are frosted or have glitter. —

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John Mariani, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2022 Three wines from France highlight our recommendations this week: a lively Côtes du Rhône red, an enticingly aromatic burgundy, and a weighty sauvignon blanc-chardonnay blend from the Loire Valley. —

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