Bordeaux

[ bawr-doh ]
/ bɔrˈdoʊ /

noun

a seaport in and the capital of Gironde, in SW France, on the Garonne River.
any of various wines produced in the region surrounding Bordeaux, especially claret.
Bordeaux mixture.

Definition for bordeaux (2 of 2)

Gironde
[ juh-rond; French zhee-rawnd ]
/ dʒəˈrɒnd; French ʒiˈrɔ̃d /

noun

an estuary in SW France, formed by the junction of the Garonne and Dordogne rivers. 45 miles (72 km) long.
a department in SW France. 4141 sq. mi. (10,725 sq. km). Capital: Bordeaux.
the Gironde, the party of the Girondists.

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British Dictionary definitions for bordeaux (1 of 2)

Bordeaux
/ (bɔːˈdəʊ, French bɔrdo) /

noun

a port in SW France, on the River Garonne: a major centre of the wine trade. Pop: 215 363 (1999)
any of several red, white, or rosé wines produced around Bordeaux

Other words from Bordeaux

Related adjective: Bordelais

British Dictionary definitions for bordeaux (2 of 2)

Gironde
/ (French ʒirɔ̃d) /

noun

a department of SW France, in Aquitaine region. Capital: Bordeaux. Pop: 1 330 683 (2003 est). Area: 10 726 sq km (4183 sq miles)
an estuary in SW France, formed by the confluence of the Rivers Garonne and Dordogne. Length: 72 km (45 miles)

Cultural definitions for bordeaux

Bordeaux
[ (bawr-doh) ]

Port city in southwestern France.

notes for Bordeaux

The region around Bordeaux is known for its wine.