Burgundy

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Burgundy¹ Definition

Bur·gun·dy (bʉr′gən dē)

noun pl. -·dies

1. any of the red or white wines, typically dry, made in Burgundy
2. a red wine of similar type made elsewhere
3. loosely any dry red table wine
a purplish red

Burgundy² Definition

Bur·gun·dy (bʉr′gən dē)

historical region in E France of varying extent
metropolitan region in E France: 12,194 sq mi (31,582 sq km); pop. 1,610,000; chief town, Dijon

Burgundy² Related Forms

Bur·gun·di·an (bər gun′dē ən) adjective, noun

Burgundy Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

tube: The product is then boxed in a burgundy colored gift tube.
seat: Gold-tone metal necklace with vintage motor car pendant in bright yellow with large gray spoked wheels and little burgundy red seat.
color: Used to provide a contrast with its burgundy foliage color.

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