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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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
The color palette presented deep hues of gray, burgundy, chocolate, and classic navy, in addition to the brand’s signature ivory, accents of yellow, orange, and mint green in knitwear.
—WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2025
His looks are consistently classic, from a burgundy Fendi suit to a black ensemble from Givenchy by Matthew Williams with a little bit of wiggle room for a denim shirt or green knit jumper from Loewe.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Cut flower growers choose smaller varieties better suited to floral arrangements that grow in a wide range of flower colors—yellow, cream, orange, rose, red, burgundy, and bicolor.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
The color palette presented deep hues of gray, burgundy, chocolate, and classic navy, in addition to the brand’s signature ivory, accents of yellow, orange, and mint green in knitwear.
—WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Steer the outfit in an elevated direction by doubling down on leather accents, such as a burgundy or brown handbag with Mary Jane flats.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2025
His looks are consistently classic, from a burgundy Fendi suit to a black ensemble from Givenchy by Matthew Williams with a little bit of wiggle room for a denim shirt or green knit jumper from Loewe.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Burgundy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burgundy. Accessed 10 Apr. 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
Franche-Com*té
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