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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In a post on X, Lecornu also promised the delivery of 1.5 million protective face masks in the Gironde department surrounding Bordeaux "to protect the personnel involved and the populations exposed to smoke".
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
The family has stayed with friends until their flight home from Bordeaux on Saturday.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Around 44,000 people fled the swanky Cap Ferret peninsula south of Bordeaux, known for its millionaire residences.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
The Cap Ferret peninsula, meanwhile, is a mere 30-mile drive from the city of Bordeaux.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
The French government fled the capital for the city of Bordeaux on the Atlantic coast.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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