noun / adjective
burgundy
Wine produced in the Burgundy region of France.
She pours a red burgundy into two glasses at dinner.
Etymology
The wine takes its name from the French region where it is produced. The regional name thus identifies the wine by its place of origin.
More examples
- The restaurant lists several white burgundies.
- He chose a dark burgundy tie for the wedding.
- The curtains faded from burgundy to a softer purple-red.
Forms
burgundy · burgundies
Similar words
- Bordeaux
- Wine from a different French region, also used as a dark red color name.