Burgundy is a shade of purplish red associated
with the color of burgundy wine
of the same name, which in turn is named after the
burgundy region of France. The color Burgundy
is similar to other shades of dark red such as maroon.
It is often called wine red, or simply wine.
The first recorded use of burgundy as a color name
wasin englang in 1881.
The color burgundy is said to symbolize wealth,
success, and prosperity. It is indicative of
ones potential power.
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