burgundy
burgundy Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Of a deep reddish-purple or dark purplish-red color resembling that of Burgundy wine.
"She wore a long burgundy velvet dress to the winter gala."
• noun
A deep reddish-purple or dark purplish-red color, like that of Burgundy red wine.
"The dining room walls were painted a rich shade of burgundy."
A prestigious red or white wine produced in the Burgundy region of east-central France, or a similar dry red table wine made elsewhere.
"The sommelier recommended a full-bodied burgundy to pair with the roasted duck."
A historical and cultural region in east-central France (known in French as Bourgogne), celebrated for its medieval architecture, canal network, and world-renowned vineyards.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named after the historical region of Burgundy (French: Bourgogne) in east-central France, ultimately from Late Latin Burgundia, the land of the Burgundians, an East Germanic tribe.