burgundy

/ˈbʌrgəndi/

/ˈbʌgəndi/

Other forms: burgundies

The deep red, purplish color of red beets and the leaves of some Japanese maple trees is burgundy. The burgundy color that the leaves of many pin oak trees turn in autumn is particularly stunning.

Your sofa might be upholstered in burgundy velvet, and your favorite shoes might be made of shiny burgundy leather. In both cases, the color is such a deep red that it's nearly purple, or even black. The color known as burgundy comes from the wine of the same name, a dark, dry red wine that's traditionally made from grapes grown in and around Burgundy, France.

Definitions of burgundy

1. noun

   a dark purplish-red to blackish-red color
   type of:

   dark red

   a red color that reflects little light