Burgundy
pronunciation
How to pronounce Burgundy in British English:
UK ['bɜ:ɡəndɪ]
How to pronounce Burgundy in American English:
US ['bɜrɡəndɪ]
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- Noun:
- a dark purplish red to blackish red
Word Origin
- Burgundy (n.)
- 1670s, "wine made in Burgundy," region and former duchy in France. The place name is from Medieval Latin Burgundia, from Late Latin Burgundiones, literally "highlanders," from PIE *bhrgh-nt- "high, mighty," from root *bhrgh- "high" (see borough).
Example
- 1. Others travel to the area from burgundy or paris .
- 2. Jasper morris even lives full-time in burgundy now .
- 3. Burgundy is known for small vineyards that rarely change hands .
- 4. Since then , frauds have periodically struck burgundy .
- 5. Mr. ng is the second person from greater china to buy in burgundy .