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burgundy

3 definitions • 7 examples
1
wine, usually red, that comes from the Burgundy region of eastern central France:

Examples:

She ordered a glass of burgundy.
This is one of the best burgundies I have tasted.
The wine reminded me of a fine white Burgundy.
2
a dark reddish-purple colour, like the colour of red wine:

Examples:

I like to wear burgundy and purple.
There are deep reds and bright golds, mixed in with lavenders, burgundies and blues.
3
having a dark reddish-purple colour, like the colour of red wine:

Examples:

She was wearing a burgundy silk shirt.
He padded across the burgundy carpet to the kitchen.

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