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🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

Borgogna

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Borgogna

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Burgundy/ˈbɜːr.ɡən.di/
nounadjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #4500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Ha scelto un vestito borgogna per l'evento formale."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 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. 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."
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Synonyms (3)
Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

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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