Burgundian
/bəːˈɡʌndɪən
/noun
1A native or inhabitant of Burgundy.The whole experience was quintessentially Burgundian: the front row view of different vineyard plots, each subtly and fascinatingly distinct; the fickle climate; and the charm of the Burgundians themselves....
- Waggett's qualities - innocent, decent, not too clever - would have chimed perfectly among the Burgundians of Passport to Pimlico (in which Radford also appeared).
- And it's just because we are English that we're sticking up for our right to be Burgundians!
1.1 historical A member of a Germanic people that invaded Gaul from the east and established the kingdom of Burgundy in the 5th century ad.For centuries their land was invaded and occupied by different groups, including the Romans, French, Burgundians, Spanish, Austrian, and Germans....
- Nor is there any evidence that, like Jesus, she had been forewarned of her betrayal into the hands of the vengeful English and Burgundians, abetted by the territorial church, but went anyway to Compiegne.
- If you are not familiar with this period in history or if you have never heard of Joan of Arc, the game's basic premise has French forces pitted in a war to defend their country from the English and Burgundians, who have laid claim to it.
adjective
Relating to Burgundy or the Burgundians.Pinot noir is a notoriously difficult variety to grow, especially in the cold and unpredictable Burgundian climate....
- As a cheaper alternative, the following wines are made by Burgundian winemakers using the traditional grape varieties already featured.
- This is expensive but very interesting, and anybody wanting to taste a wine that has Burgundian complexity from the New World should search this one out.