burgundy

noun (burgundy — uncountable; Burgundy); adjective (burgundy)

«burgundy» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A dark purplish-red colour, like red wine. tree →
(a name) Burgundy is a region in eastern France, famous for its wine. tree →
Wine from Burgundy, red or white. tree →

In the lessons

In art and everyday life «burgundy» is a colour name for clothes, school uniforms and cars. In history, the Dukes of Burgundy were powerful in the Middle Ages. In French the region is «Bourgogne».

Examples

My school blazer is burgundy. tree →
She painted her door a deep burgundy. tree →
Burgundy is a region in France. tree →
The Duke of Burgundy was a rich and powerful ruler. tree →
The velvet curtains were burgundy. tree →
Burgundy is darker than red and a bit purple. tree →

Note

Use a capital B for the region and the wine from it; small b for the colour. Synonym colours: maroon (brownish), wine red, crimson (brighter).

On Mova

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