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
She cooked occasionally from “Mastering” when Julie and her brother were growing up, referring to the book’s recipes for dishes including beef bourguignon, pork chops and Brussels sprouts.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 1, 2022
The most colorful, however, is Julia Child, whose public television show “The French Chef” first showed a Spam-happy 1960s America how to pronounce — and cook — boeuf bourguignon, among many other classic dishes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 29, 2021
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