Definition of burgundy | Bee Dictionary of English

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

Millions of people have been introduced to the Zagat experience through the familiar burgundy-colored books filled with quote-heavy reviews that score restaurants on four criteria .
Dressed in a grey pinstriped suit and burgundy tie, Hashim Thaci rolls his eyes and smiles as the power blinks off for the second time in his office in downtown Pristina, the .
The burgundy robes of Buddhist monks usually evoke a sense of spiritual calm.

Cedar Hills resident opens book cache to community
CEDAR HILLS -- Judy Arnold pulled the burgundy ribbon untying the bow and opening the door to her Little Free Library at her home, 9991 N. Mulberry Drive.
June 16, 2013 - Provo Daily Herald
Every burglar's dream: Bank door left unlocked
When Ruth Stewart got to the teller's desk at First Tennessee Bank, all she saw was a burgundy sweater draped over an empty chair. So she waited. And waited.
June 16, 2013 - Chattanooga Times Free Press
Romanee-Conti Leads Christie's Sale With Petrus, Latour
A case of Romanee-Conti 1988 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Burgundy fetched 81,900 pounds ($128,000) at a Christie’s International Plc wine sale in London this month as Chateau Petrus and Chateau Latour led the bidding for Bordeaux.
June 15, 2013 - Bloomberg

Janet Jackson in Reuters UK
You will see a lot of satin and lace combined and rich colors such as burgundy and beige, silver and peach as well as your classic black and white,Jackson said in a statement. "It makes you feel incredible and offers variety as diverse as...
Ben Stiller in CANOE
In a cryptic message on his Twitter.com page, Stiller writes, "Ron Burgundy and Derek Zoolander looking to appear in sequels. Both men destitute, without means or intellect to fund their own comebacks."
Stephen Harper in Malaysia Star
Oscar Peterson rose from humble roots in Montreal's Little Burgundy to storm the very heights of the music world,Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper said.