burgundy
UK[ˈbɜːɡəndi]US[ˈbɜːrɡəndi]
n
A dark red color like that of red wine
n
A red wine from the Burgundy region of France
Etymology
The word originates from the Medieval Latin 'Burgundia', the name for the region and kingdom of the Burgundians, a Germanic people. The Burgundians' own name likely derives from the Proto-Germanic 'Burgundō', which may be connected to the root 'burgz' meaning "high place, fortress." The term entered English in the late 17th century as a reference to the wine produced in that region. By the late 19th century, through metonymy, the name of the wine producer was applied to the characteristic deep red color of the wine itself, solidifying its modern dual meaning.
Analysis
This is a proper noun adopted as a common noun. It is a toponym, derived from the name of the Burgundy region in France.
Examples
She wore a elegant dress in a deep burgundy.
We enjoyed a glass of fine burgundy with our steak.
The autumn leaves turned a rich shade of burgundy.