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Definition of bourguignon

bourguignon

/ˌbʊr.ɡiːnˈjoʊn/
bour · gui · gnon
Plural:bourguignons
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bourguignon Lexical Profile

bourguignon Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Prepared in the culinary style of Burgundy, typically braised or cooked in a rich red wine sauce with mushrooms, small onions, and bacon.

Example

"For the winter dinner party, the chef served a traditional beef bourguignon over mashed potatoes."

• noun

1

A dish, especially of beef, braised in red wine with mushrooms, pearl onions, and bacon.

Example

"She made a hearty mushroom bourguignon as a vegetarian alternative for the holiday meal."

Word Nuance & Usage

As a culinary adjective, it is most commonly placed immediately after the noun it modifies (postpositive), as in 'beef bourguignon'.

• Rhymes for bourguignon

• Nearby Words

bouquet
bourbon
bourgeoisie
bourguignon
boursin
bout
boutique

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French bourguignon, meaning 'Burgundian' or 'of Burgundy', derived from Bourgogne (Burgundy), a historical region in eastern France renowned for its red wines and cattle.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bourguignon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bourguignon
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