Burgundy Definition & Meaning

burgundy
noun
  1. a former province of eastern France that is famous for its wines
  2. red table wine from the Burgundy region of France (or any similar wine made elsewhere)
  3. a dark purplish-red to blackish-red color

"Burgundy" in song lyrics

See how burgundy is used in real songs:

  • "I'll pull up on ya block and turn your white teeth burgundy"
    Big Kap + Funkmaster Flex f/ Ruff Ryders — We in Here
  • "They heard of merkin you with burgundy"
    B a/k/a Blu — Birdz N Beez
  • "I make the sky bleed Burgundy"
    Chino XL — Talk to You

Usage tips for "burgundy"

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