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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Burgunder
"Er bestellte eine Flasche Burgunder zum Essen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A deep red color associated with the wine produced in the Burgundy region of France.
"She chose a burgundy dress for the formal event." - 2
A type of wine produced in the Burgundy region, known for its quality and flavor.
"He ordered a bottle of Burgundy to complement the meal."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old French 'Bourgogne', originating from the name of the Burgundians, an East Germanic tribe that settled in the region during the migration period. The geographical region and its famous wines eventually lent their name to the deep red color associated with its characteristic pinot noir wines.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Burgundy" is said worldwide
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Bourgogne
Transliteration: Bourgogne
"Elle a choisi une robe bourgogne pour l'événement formel."
Burgunder
Transliteration: Burgunder
"Er bestellte eine Flasche Burgunder zum Essen."
Borgogna
Transliteration: Borgogna
"Ha scelto un vestito borgogna per l'evento formale."
Borgoña
Transliteration: Borgoña
"Ella eligió un vestido borgoña para el evento formal."
Borgonha
Transliteration: Borgonha
"Ela escolheu um vestido borgonha para o evento formal."
बर्गंडी
Transliteration: Burgandi
"उसने औपचारिक कार्यक्रम के लिए बर्गंडी रंग की ड्रेस चुनी।"
勃艮第
Transliteration: Bó gēn dì
"她为正式活动选择了一件勃艮第色的裙子。"
부르고뉴
Transliteration: Bureugonyu
"그녀는 공식 행사에 부르고뉴 색 드레스를 선택했습니다."
ブルゴーニュ
Transliteration: Burugōnyu
"彼女は正式なイベントのためにブルゴーニュ色のドレスを選びました。"
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