Bordeaux
Americannoun
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a seaport in and the capital of Gironde, in SW France, on the Garonne River.
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any of various wines produced in the region surrounding Bordeaux, especially claret.
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a port in SW France, on the River Garonne: a major centre of the wine trade. Pop: 215 363 (1999)
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any of several red, white, or rosé wines produced around Bordeaux
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The region around Bordeaux is known for its wine.
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In southwestern France, in the region around the city of Bordeaux, more than 100,000 acres have burned.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Over the past six days, the largest French wildfire since 1949 has raged west of Bordeaux, forcing more than 220,000 people to flee and destroying 240 houses.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
Zidane started his playing career at Cannes in 1989, then played for Bordeaux until joining Juventus in 1996.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Sarah from Hertfordshire realised that her family would have to cut their week-long holiday in Bordeaux short because of the smoke.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Life imitating art, art imitating life; I really get those two confused, sort of like I can never remember if claret is Bordeaux wine or Burgundy.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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