Bordeaux
Americannoun
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a seaport in and the capital of Gironde, in SW France, on the Garonne River.
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any of various wines produced in the region surrounding Bordeaux, especially claret.
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a port in SW France, on the River Garonne: a major centre of the wine trade. Pop: 215 363 (1999)
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any of several red, white, or rosé wines produced around Bordeaux
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The region around Bordeaux is known for its wine.
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French firefighting authorities have blamed the phenomenon for the blazes near Bordeaux, adding that it had never before been seen in the country.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
There were some in Landiras south of Bordeaux in 2022, but not for long.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron will a hold a crisis cabinet meeting on Monday as wildfires closed in on the south-western city of Bordeaux.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
"Another difficult night on the wildfire front," Nunez said on X. "The situation remains very unfavourable," he said, stressing the situation in the southwestern department of Gironde where Bordeaux is located was particularly difficult.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
Jay gives the lady at the sign-in desk Aunt Pooh’s real name—Katricia Bordeaux.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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