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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The seedless, compact burgundy barberry plant is scheduled to be sold at independent nurseries starting this fall, but gardeners will have to wait several years before the sterile burning bush is filling garden center lots.
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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
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: region of France
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