Meaning of Burgundy | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A historical region and former administrative region of France; since 2016, part of the administrative region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
2. A variety of wine from this region, chiefly red wine made with pinot noir grapes.
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3. Alternative letter-case form of Burgundy (red wine).
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4. An early-medieval kingdom and later former duchy in France and the Netherlands.
5. A variety of wine resembling that of Burgundy; especially from Australia or California.
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6. A dark red colour tinged with purple, like that of Burgundy (red) wine.
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Examples

“Burgundy is everywhere in fashion right now, thanks to Miu Miu and Saint Laurent, but a makeup item is an easier, more instantly gratifying way to get involved. It’s also extremely flattering on almost everyone. Eye colours just pop against burgundy and garnet.”

“Some day, when you are tired of London, come down to Treadley, and expound to me your philosophy of pleasure over some admirable Burgundy I am fortunate enough to possess.”

“That in turn has pushed out many ambitious younger producers from the most fashionable addresses, and led to larger firms, such as luxury goods company LVMH, sweeping in. All of which helps explain why so many Burgundy lovers have grown disillusioned with the region.”

“At 5.85—A new wool Panama dress in all the preferred plain shades—Burgundy, myrtle green, navy blue, seal brown and black.”

“[T]here are also hats in all white and black and white and some of the new shades in brown, Burgundy, red, myrtle, green and toupe shades.”

“We have thirty of the new shades to pick from, including Copenhagen blue, Burgundy, myrtle, empire, green, Java, etc, and there is a guarantee with every yard that it will keep the color and will not spot, 22 inches wide ............ ....... 79c a yard”

“Last week we had a lot of this Crepe de Chine. The yards flew! Here is another lot—alert shoppers will buy early. In beautiful shades of tan, brown, gray, gun-metal, navy, Burgundy, purple, myrtle green, also black; […]”

“Remember, the imported chiffon finished, 52 inches, all wool French Broadcloths in red, wine, Burgundy, navy, myrtle, green, matelot, pearl gray, Chasseur green, mode, and black.”

“This immense assortment embraces all the popular shades for spring wear, including gray, tan, brown, champagne, gold, nile, pink-ciel, lavender, London smoke, Burgundy, myrtle green, taupe, navy, black, white, etc.”

“MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION OF NEW FANCY SILKS, for costumes and dresses, 27 inches wide, soft finish, will not break or cut, solid colors, come in woven stripes, jacquard and best pretty figured effects, come in all the new shades such as amethyst, raisin, Burgundy, myrtle green, gray, navy and royal blue, etc., all pure silk, […]”

“A Special Bargain for Men is an extra heavy thread silk sock of excellent wearing quality, and our regular 35c grade. We have these in black, tan, Burgundy, smoke, pearl gray and purple.”

“Navy blue heads the color chart. Grays, from slate gray to dove gray, Burgundy, rose, purple shades and browns are worth more than a passing thought.”

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