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burgundy

burgundy

Meaning of burgundy

dark red

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British English/bɜːˈɡʌndi/
American English/ˈbɝɡəndi/
Russian transcription[bɐrˈdovɨj]
burgundy
burgundy - бордовый
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burgundy with Russian translation

burgundy usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она выбрала бордовый шарф, который сочетается с ботинками.

She picked a burgundy scarf to match her boots.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Дизайнер использовал бордовый бархат для стульев в ресторане.

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.

burgundyбордовый
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

burgundy synonyms

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What's the difference between burgundy / claret / wine-red / garnet / oxblood / mahogany

🇬🇧English
burgundy

deep red with a purple/wine tinge

A1Often

She bought a burgundy coat for autumn.

Она купила бордовый плащ для осени.

C
🇬🇧English
claret

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

B2Rarely

The sofa was upholstered in claret fabric.

Диван был обит кларетовой тканью.

W
🇬🇧English
wine-red

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

A2Often

She prefers wine-red lipstick for evenings.

Она предпочитает винно-красную помаду для вечера.

G
🇬🇧English
garnet

deep red with a slightly purplish, gemstone-like tone

B2Rarely

She picked a garnet scarf to match her coat.

Она выбрала шарф гранатового цвета, чтобы сочетался с пальто.

O
🇬🇧English
oxblood

very dark brownish-red, almost brown

B2Rarely

He bought an oxblood leather wallet.

Он купил кожаный кошелёк тёмно-бордового (oxblood) цвета.

M
🇬🇧English
mahogany

brownish-red like mahogany wood, browner than burgundy

B1Often

The table has a mahogany finish.

Стол покрыт махагоновым лаком.

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burgundy translation: бордовый. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce burgundy

/bɜːˈɡʌndi/

burgundy translation

бордовый

burgundy examples

She picked a burgundy scarf to match her boots.

burgundy transcription

/bɜːˈɡʌndi/, /ˈbɝɡəndi/

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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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