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Burgundian

Burgundian

1 7.7
Relating to the Burgundy region of France, its people, food or culture
  • adjective
  • /bərˈɡʌndɪən/
translation icon : burgundio
  • Besides Burgundian court styles, sixteenth-century Netherlandish and German attire is carefully recorded, as are garments from Turkey, Russia, and China.
  • Burgundian court
  • Burgundian duke
  • Burgundian-Netherlandish

Examples

  • And it's probably more Burgundian than Bordeaux.

  • The Burgundian duke Philip the Bold spent, on average, 6.5 percent of his yearly budget on New Year's gifts.

    Academic text (2001)
  • With the diffusion of Bordeaux and Burgundian varieties to new regions, French vineyards have become more uniform.

    Academic text (1993)
  • Graff was fascinated by Burgundian methods, and he introduced to California the concepts of barrel fermentation and malolactic fermentation for white wines.

    Blog text (12)
  • Nowhere else does Chardonnay reach the heights achieved in Burgundy, and although there are New World regions challenging Burgundian Pinot Noir in quality, they have yet to achieve the consistency and breadth seen in France.

    Blog text (31)
  • The chef prepared a Burgundian dish that featured rich flavors and local ingredients from the Burgundy region.

  • During the festival, visitors enjoyed many Burgundian wines, showcasing the region's renowned viticulture.

  • In her painting, she captured the essence of a Burgundian landscape, highlighting its rolling hills and vineyards.

Synonyms

bourguignonne
vsBurgundian
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From Burgundy, a region in eastern France

is the broader regional term not stressing eastern location or language

Surface Forms

Burgundian positive

Morphology

Burgundian = Burgundy (transparent) = Burgundy + ian

The suffix '-ian' is a common English suffix used to form adjectives indicating a relationship to a place or person.

Etymology

Burgundian comes from Burgundy, the name of a region in France that was named after the old Burgundian people; the region is famous for rich wine and food, so Burgundian is used to describe its culture, style, and products.