red table wine from the Burgundy region of France (or any similar wine made elsewhere)
"She poured a glass of burgundy to accompany her dinner."
a dark purplish-red to blackish-red color
"The burgundy curtains added a deep, rich hue to the dining room."
A variety of red wine from this region.
"The sommelier poured a glass of burgundy to accompany the roasted duck."
Alternative letter-case form of Burgundy (red wine).
In plain English: Burgundy is a deep red-purple color named after French wine.
"The sommelier poured us two glasses of red burgundy for dinner."
Of a deep purple red color like that of Burgundy wine.
"The runner wore a burgundy jersey that matched the deep hue of his favorite vintage wine."
In plain English: Burgundy is an adjective used to describe something that has a deep red color with hints of purple, similar to the wine made from dark grapes.
"She wore a burgundy scarf that matched her autumn outfit perfectly."
Usage: Use burgundy to describe the specific dark reddish-purple hue found in certain wines or fabrics, distinguishing it from general terms like maroon or crimson which may lack this particular shade's depth and warmth. This adjective is most commonly applied to clothing items such as ties, dresses, and sweaters rather than describing abstract concepts.
A former region in France; since 2016, part of the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
"The historic vineyards of burgundy produce some of the finest wines in the world."
The word burgundy entered English in 1881 to describe the famous red wine originating from the Burgundy region of France. It was formed by combining the name of that French area with the word for wine.