Burgundy
French Bourgogne . a region in central France: a former kingdom, duchy, and province.
any of various wines, red and white, mostly still, full, and dry, produced in the Burgundy region.
(often lowercase) any of various red wines with similar characteristics made elsewhere.
(lowercase) a grayish red-brown to dark blackish-purple color.
Also called Burgundy sauce . a sauce made with red wine and thickened with an espagnole sauce or kneaded butter, served with eggs, meat, fish, or poultry.
(lowercase) having the color burgundy.
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How to use Burgundy in a sentence
The du Pont family descended from Huguenot nobility in Burgundy, emigrating to the United States in 1800.
Both produce some wines good enough to challenge the well-bred conceits of wine makers in Burgundy and Bordeaux.
Napa’s Earthquake Is Not The Only Thing Shaking The Vineyards | Clive Irving | August 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTEverybody making pinot noir lives in the shadow of one tiny vineyard in Burgundy, the 4.4 acres of La Romanee-Conti.
Napa’s Earthquake Is Not The Only Thing Shaking The Vineyards | Clive Irving | August 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTI first tried these ciders in Burgundy, before they were imported to the United States.
The wine-makers of Burgundy strongly believe that their beloved region meets these high standards.
The Next UNESCO World Heritage Site: Burgundy’s Pinot Noir Country? | Jordan Salcito | May 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
The Dauphin and his eldest son the Duke of Burgundy would waive their rights.
The History of England from the Accession of James II. | Thomas Babington MacaulayI now want onely my misters approbation, who is indeed, the most polite punctuall Queene of dressing in all Burgundy.
The Fatal Dowry | Philip MassingerOn her death the duchy of Brabant passed, by a family arrangement, to the House of Burgundy.
Belgium | George W. T. (George William Thomson) OmondUnder the House of Burgundy, during the fifteenth century Brussels became more than ever a city of pomp, gaiety, and pleasure.
Belgium | George W. T. (George William Thomson) OmondNor were the nobles more inclined to exchange the bishops for other rulers, especially if these were to be the Dukes of Burgundy.
Belgium | George W. T. (George William Thomson) Omond
British Dictionary definitions for Burgundy
/ (ˈbɜːɡəndɪ) /
a region of E France famous for its wines, lying west of the Saône: formerly a semi-independent duchy; annexed to France in 1482: French name: Bourgogne
Free County of Burgundy another name for Franche-Comté
a monarchy (1384–1477) of medieval Europe, at its height including the Low Countries, the duchy of Burgundy, and Franche-Comté
Kingdom of Burgundy a kingdom in E France, established in the early 6th century ad, eventually including the later duchy of Burgundy, Franche-Comté, and the Kingdom of Provence: known as the Kingdom of Arles from the 13th century
any red or white wine produced in the region of Burgundy, around Dijon
any heavy red table wine
(often not capital) a blackish-purple to purplish-red colour
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