burgundy

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.4 Adjective 1.4.1 Translations 1.5 Quotations 1.6 Related terms 1.7 See also

[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

1881, from attributive use of Burgundy (“‘wine from Burgundy’”) < Burgundy wine < Burgundy (“‘region of France’”) + wine.

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈbəː.gən.dɪ/
• (US) IPA: /ˈbɝ.gən.di/

[edit] Noun

burgundy (plural burgundies)

1. Alternative capitalization of Burgundy (wine).
2. A deep red colour, like that of Burgundy wine.

   burgundy colour:

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[edit] Adjective

burgundy (comparative more burgundy, superlative most burgundy)

1. Of a deep red color like that of Burgundy wine.

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[edit] Quotations

• For examples of the usage of this term see the citations page.

[edit] Related terms

• beef bourguignon
• bourguignonne

[edit] See also

• Appendix:Colours