burgundies

French regional wines

Burgundies is the plural of burgundy, referring to multiple wines from the Burgundy region of France, or to multiple shades of the deep purplish-red color named after those wines: The sommelier recommended several burgundies to pair with the beef.

She tried on dresses in various burgundies before settling on one.

wine

reds

Crimson-colored things collectively

Dijon · Chablis · Beaujolais · grand cru · terroir · vineyard · cellar · tannins · aged · sommelier

color

maroons

Strands in isolation

claret · plum · garnet · merlot · sangria · cordovan · aubergine · mahogany · rich · dark

fabric

velvet

Thick-pile textile

  • silkFine woven insect fiber
  • satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
  • brocadeRaised-pattern luxury fabric

damask · evening wear · gowns · drapes · curtains · upholstery · cushions · ties · formal · luxurious

Opposites
wine color/type

burgundieswhites

Pale-colored items collectively

white wines · rosés · champagnes · sparkling wines · blush wines

color hue

burgundiesteals

Small freshwater ducks

cyans · turquoises · aquas · chartreuses · powder blues

wine region prestige/style

burgundiesBordeaux

French port and vineyard area

Family

burgundy

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G