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burgundy

бордовый

Meaning of burgundy

dark red

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EN-UK/bɜːˈɡʌndi/
EN-US/ˈbɝɡəndi/
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burgundy with Russian translation

burgundy usage examples

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

She picked a burgundy scarf to match her boots.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

The designer used burgundy velvet for the restaurant chairs.

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burgundy belongs to the topic "Colors and Materials". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

burgundyweinrot
shirtHemd
skirtRock
pantsHose
trousersHose
jeansJeanshose
shortskurze Hose

burgundy synonyms

Related words worth learning together

claret
deep red similar to burgundy; often used to describe wine colour
wine-red
red with a wine-like purple tinge, very close to burgundy
garnet
deep red with a slightly purplish, gemstone-like tone
oxblood
very dark brownish-red, almost brown
mahogany
brownish-red like mahogany wood, browner than burgundy
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claret

deep red similar to burgundy; often used to describe wine colour

B2Rarely

The sofa was upholstered in claret fabric.

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wine-red

red with a wine-like purple tinge, very close to burgundy

A2Often

She prefers wine-red lipstick for evenings.

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garnet

deep red with a slightly purplish, gemstone-like tone

B2Rarely

She picked a garnet scarf to match her coat.

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oxblood

very dark brownish-red, almost brown

B2Rarely

He bought an oxblood leather wallet.

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mahogany

brownish-red like mahogany wood, browner than burgundy

B1Often

The table has a mahogany finish.

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burgundy meaning: what does it mean?

dark red

burgundy pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

burgundy is pronounced as /bɜːˈɡʌndi/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

burgundy definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She picked a burgundy scarf to match her boots. Translation: Она выбрала бордовый шарф, который сочетается с ботинками.

Is burgundy part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?

Yes, burgundy (бордовый) can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is burgundy part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, burgundy (бордовый) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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