Bourguignonne
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Bourguignonne
1915–20; < French, feminine of bourguignon
Example Sentences
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Eggs à l’aurore, or Bourguignonne, omelets with peas, tomatoes, mushrooms, minced meat, etc., are for luncheon, and cheese omelets, sweet omelets, and soufflés for dinner dishes.
From The Century Cook Book by Ronald, Mary
Brought by his agents to France after three months' imprisonment, Louis summoned her to his presence at Plessis-les-Tours: "Madame la Bourguignonne," he said with his evil smile, "you are welcome."
From The Counts of Gruyère by De Koven, Anna
Young master," said la Bourguignonne, "you went out by the street door and come in by the river-gate?
From The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories by Balzac, Honor? de
"Come in, la Bourguignonne," said Marie, taking the child from his nurse and bringing him to the King.
From The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories by Balzac, Honor? de
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