Burgundian

American  

[ber-guhn-dee-uhn] / bərˈgʌn di ən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Burgundy or its people.

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Burgundy.

Burgundian British  

/ bɜːˈɡʌndɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Burgundy or its inhabitants

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Burgundy

Etymology

Origin of Burgundian

First recorded in 1570–80; Burgundy + -an

Example Sentences

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Burgundian

While others were perfecting their sourdough loaves or getting into bird-watching during the pandemic, Facundo Monteiro Kempf, a 35-year-old who works in cybersecurity for Microsoft, was memorizing Burgundian vineyard classifications.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

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

Dyed with pigments made from organic plants grown by Ms. Jongstra, the piece is an exploration of indigo and Burgundian black, a hue used to depict clothing in Renaissance paintings.

From New York Times ● Sep. 2, 2021

This was probably copied by them from their former Burgundian antagonists, whose connexion with this helmet is sufficiently indicated by its name.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various