Definitions
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- proper noun A
region ofFrance . - proper noun A breed of
cattle from this region.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a region of central France to the west of the Auvergne mountains
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Examples
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Had it been otherwise, there can be no possible reason why a bare three per cent of the existing examples should be in the southern tongue, while two of these are evidently translations, and the third was as evidently written on the very northern borders of the "Limousin" district.
The Flourishing of Romance and the Rise of Allegory (Periods of European Literature, vol. II) George Saintsbury 1889
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But for the general purpose of this book the fact of the persistence of the "Limousin" tongue in Catalonia and (strongly dialected) in Valencia having been once noted, not much further notice need be taken of this division.
The Flourishing of Romance and the Rise of Allegory (Periods of European Literature, vol. II) George Saintsbury 1889
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His investors included French TV chain TF1, the Centre National du Cinema and the region of Limousin, where his film was shot.
Waging War(s) of the 'Buttons' in France Tobias Grey 2011
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Traditionally made with cherries in the Limousin region of France, practically any fruit can be used.
Marilinda Hodgdon: Clafoutis for Two: Fruit Custard Tart Doubles as Breakfast Marilinda Hodgdon 2011
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The Italian is hyped by many as a future top sprinter and classics man and won a stage at the Tour du Limousin in what was a solid rookie season.
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Nice catch, Walt, and way to mention Limousin cattle.
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Traditionally made with cherries in the Limousin region of France, practically any fruit can be used.
Marilinda Hodgdon: Clafoutis for Two: Fruit Custard Tart Doubles as Breakfast Marilinda Hodgdon 2011
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Beautiful day here in the Limousin - summer has arrived at last!
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There were images of châteaux, of vineyards and of what the company calls extremely rare, antique Limousin oak "tiercon" casks, but we tend to call barrels.
A Luxury 'Experience' With Louis XIII Marshall Heyman 2011
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Nice catch, Walt, and way to mention Limousin cattle.
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