Word
burgundy
Phoneticsbur·gundy
US/ˈbɝɡəndi/
UK/bˈɜːɡʌndi/
Definitions
01the colour
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. a dark red colour that has a bit of purple in it.
n. a deep, dark red colour with purple undertones, named after the wine of the same name.
“She wore a beautiful burgundy dress to the wedding.”
“The interior designer recommended burgundy curtains to provide a rich contrast against the pale cream walls of the study.”
02the wine
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Cooking
n. a type of wine, usually red, made in the Burgundy region of France.
n. a wine produced in the Burgundy region of eastern France, typically made from Pinot Noir or Chardonnay grapes.
“They ordered a bottle of burgundy to go with their steak.”
“The sommelier explained that this particular burgundy was prized for its complex earthy notes and smooth finish.”
Usage
Often capitalized when referring specifically to the French region or its protected wine status.
Synonyms
03colour description
B1 · Intermediate
adj. having a dark red-purple colour.
adj. of a deep reddish-purple hue.
“The leather seats in the old car were a dark burgundy colour.”
“The autumn leaves turned a deep burgundy before finally falling from the trees.”
Synonyms
Etymology
From Late Latin Burgundia. Doublet of Bourgogne. Burgundy (wine) is an abbreviation of the attributive use of the regional name, in Burgundy wine.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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