burgundy

Plural: burgundies

Noun

• A red or white wine from the Burgundy region of France.
• a former province of eastern France that is famous for its wines
• red table wine from the Burgundy region of France (or any similar wine made elsewhere)
• a dark purplish-red to blackish-red color
• Alternative letter-case form of Burgundy (red wine).
• A dark red colour tinged with purple, like that of Burgundy (red) wine.

Adj

• Of a deep purple red color like that of Burgundy wine.

Examples

• The rich, deep color of his opponent’s winning tile seemed to match a fine burgundy.

Synonyms

Bourgogne, Burgundy wine

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