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Burgundian

American  
[ber-guhn-dee-uhn] / bərˈgʌn di ən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to Burgundy or its people.


noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Burgundy.

Burgundian British  
/ bɜːˈɡʌndɪən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to Burgundy or its inhabitants

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Burgundy

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Burgundian

First recorded in 1570–80; Burgundy + -an

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If the language of the edict seemed needlessly vindictive, perhaps it was because this war was personal to Philip, a keen economic steward who had worked assiduously to develop Burgundian wine production.

From Salon Aug. 26, 2024

Nearly 20 years on, Pursued by Bear has added several vintages to its roster, including a “magic” chardonnay made in a lighter Burgundian style.

From Seattle Times Mar. 16, 2024

La Paulée originated in an ancient Burgundian tradition of proclaiming the grape harvest with a community party.

From New York Times Mar. 10, 2020

They are among several Burgundian producers who are exploring less expensive land in the south of France in an effort to produce great value wines.

From Washington Post Dec. 20, 2019

That with so many champions, all cas'd in armor sheen, His proud Burgundian nephews had come into the land.

From The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition by Unknown

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