bur·gun·dy
ˈbər-gən-dē 
1
or Burgundy plural burgundies or Burgundies
: a red or white unblended wine from Burgundy
also
: a blended red wine produced elsewhere
2
plural burgundies
: a reddish-purple color
variants
or Burgundy
: cooked in red wine and especially Burgundy typically with onions and often mushrooms : bourguignon
burgundy chicken
We make a quick version of beef Burgundy using mushrooms, shallots and baby carrots.—
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Cone Denim has layered in an earthy palette of overdyed denim colors and dusky casted hues with shades such as chocolate brown, burgundy, tan and maple.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Apr. 2025
Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
In the afternoon, the café-style windows are thrown open as its bistro tables spill out onto the sidewalk, ready to hold gigantic Aperol spritzes in burgundy glasses.
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Noun
The deep burgundy, tan and black colors blend together to create a gorgeous piece of art that stands out.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Cone Denim has layered in an earthy palette of overdyed denim colors and dusky casted hues with shades such as chocolate brown, burgundy, tan and maple.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
That then leads to the suave, intimate (27 seats) grey and burgundy toned room with soft banquettes, a very subtle backdrop to the creative, colorful and vibrantly flavored lineup of dishes to follow.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
In the afternoon, the café-style windows are thrown open as its bistro tables spill out onto the sidewalk, ready to hold gigantic Aperol spritzes in burgundy glasses.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 2 May 2025
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“Burgundy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burgundy. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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Burgundy
geographical name
Bur·gun·dy
ˈbər-gən-dē
variants
or French Bourgogne
1
region and with varying limits former kingdom, duchy, and province in eastern France south of the region of Champagne
2
former county of France east of Burgundy province; later called
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