bourguignon
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bourguignon
From French, dating back to 1915–20, masculine adj.: of Burgundy
Example Sentences
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The decisions struck a nerve in a country renowned for dishes like steak and fries and beef bourguignon -- despite evidence that meat production generates significant greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change.
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
That Guillermo del Toro had never before addressed “Frankenstein” is a bit like Yo-Yo Ma overlooking the Bach cello suites, or Julia Child having blanked on boeuf bourguignon.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025
With a food culture synonymous with beef bourguignon and steak tartare, the move towards plant-based food is a significant one.
From BBC • Jul. 23, 2024
“Beef bourguignon with crème fraîche . . . Or look at chicken cordon bleu and chicken Kyiv.”
From Washington Post • Apr. 27, 2023
While Julia Child was busy teaching her loyal public television viewers how to make boeuf bourguignon, her husband could be found crawling at her feet.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2021
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