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burgundy

n.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈbɝɡəndi// UK //bˈɜːɡʌndi// bur·gundy Archaic

n. a dark red color, similar to the shade of red wine. You use it to describe clothes, paint, or flowers.

n. a deep, rich red color, often with a slight purple tint. Typically used attributively before a noun.


SIMPLE

She wore a burgundy dress to the party.

CONTEXTUAL

The artist mixed blue and red paint to create a deep burgundy shade for the sunset sky.

COMPLEX

The room was decorated in shades of burgundy and gold, creating an atmosphere of warm, understated luxury that felt both modern and timeless.

Synonyms
Origin

From Late Latin Burgundia. Doublet of Bourgogne. Burgundy (wine) is an abbreviation of the attributive use of the regional name, in Burgundy wine.

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