Bordeaux

noun

Bor·​deaux bȯr-ˈdō How to pronounce Bordeaux (audio)
plural Bordeaux bȯr-ˈdōz How to pronounce Bordeaux (audio)
often not capitalized
1
: white or red wine of the Bordeaux region of France
2

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1570, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Bordeaux was circa 1570

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“Bordeaux.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bordeaux. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Geographical Definition

Bordeaux

geographical name

Bor·​deaux bȯr-ˈdō How to pronounce Bordeaux (audio)
city and port on the Garonne River in southwestern France population 243,199

Note: The region around Bordeaux is famous for its wines.

Bordelais noun

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