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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Meanwhile, some protesters in dark clothing and face coverings were seen taking boards off a building to build a street barricade in the southern city of Bordeaux.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
To restore order on the streets, authorities imposed localized curfews in parts of Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Lille and Nice on Monday night, restricting movement in areas hit by looting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
The education ministry said eight members of teaching staff were injured on Monday, mostly in the Paris region and cities of Bordeaux and Lyon, in relation to the protests.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
Higher-strength champagne is unlikely to be an obvious selling point, warned Jane Anson, a wine columnist and author based in Bordeaux.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
In Harry’s shopping bag were: a Bordeaux, a Beaujolais, and a Burgundy.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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