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.
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Words nearby Bordeaux
borax bead, borax pentahydrate, borazine, Borazon, borborygmus, Bordeaux, Bordeaux mixture, bordel, Bordelais, Bordelaise, bordello
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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
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Related adjective: BordelaisCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Cultural definitions for Bordeaux
notes for Bordeaux
The region around Bordeaux is known for its wine.
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