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Bordeaux

[ bawr-doh ]
/ bɔrˈdoʊ /

noun

a seaport in and the capital of Gironde, in SW France, on the Garonne River.
any of various wines produced in the region surrounding Bordeaux, especially claret.
Bordeaux mixture.

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Definition for bordeaux (2 of 2)

Gironde

[ juh-rond; French zhee-rawnd ]
/ dʒəˈrɒnd; French ʒiˈrɔ̃d /

noun

an estuary in SW France, formed by the junction of the Garonne and Dordogne rivers. 45 miles (72 km) long.
a department in SW France. 4141 sq. mi. (10,725 sq. km). Capital: Bordeaux.
the Gironde, the party of the Girondists.
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British Dictionary definitions for bordeaux (1 of 2)

Bordeaux

/ (bɔːˈdəʊ, French bɔrdo) /

noun

a port in SW France, on the River Garonne: a major centre of the wine trade. Pop: 215 363 (1999)
any of several red, white, or rosé wines produced around Bordeaux

Related forms

Related adjective: Bordelais

British Dictionary definitions for bordeaux (2 of 2)

Gironde

/ (French ʒirɔ̃d) /

noun

a department of SW France, in Aquitaine region. Capital: Bordeaux. Pop: 1 330 683 (2003 est). Area: 10 726 sq km (4183 sq miles)
an estuary in SW France, formed by the confluence of the Rivers Garonne and Dordogne. Length: 72 km (45 miles)
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Culture definitions for bordeaux

Bordeaux

[ (bawr-doh) ]

Port city in southwestern France.

Note

The region around Bordeaux is known for its wine.
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