Word
bordeaux
Phoneticsbor·deaux
/bɔɹˈdoʊ/
Definitions
01the city
n. a large city in southwest France famous for its history and wine production.
n. a port city on the Garonne in southwestern France, serving as the capital of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
“We spent three days exploring the historic streets of Bordeaux during our summer holiday.”
“Bordeaux has undergone significant urban renewal, transforming its former industrial quays into vibrant public spaces that celebrate its maritime heritage.”
02the wine
n. a type of wine produced in the area around the city of Bordeaux.
n. any of the various wines produced in the Gironde department of France, typically classified by specific estates or châteaux.
“He ordered a glass of Bordeaux to go with his steak dinner.”
“The collector specialized in vintage Bordeaux, maintaining a cellar stocked with premier cru labels from the Médoc and Saint-Émilion districts.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the type, or countable when referring to a glass or bottle.
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Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *gʷeyh₃-der. Proto-Celtic *bitus? Proto-Indo-European *h₃reǵ- Proto-Indo-European *-s Proto-Indo-European *h₃rḗǵs Proto-Celtic *rīxs? Gaulish Biturīgesder. Latin Burdigala Old Occitan Bordel Occitan Bordèubor. Middle French Bordeaulx French Bordeauxbor. English Bordeaux Borrowed from French Bordeaux (Middle French Bordeaulx), from Occitan Bordèu, from Old Occitan Bordel, from Latin Burdigala, from a Proto-Celtic root.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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