Montpellier

[mawn-pe-lyey]

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Hérault, in S France, near the Mediterranean.

Montpellier

/ mɔ̃pɛlje /

noun

1. a city in S France, the chief town of Languedoc: its university was founded by Pope Nicholas IV in 1289; wine trade. Pop: 225 392 (1999)

Example Sentences

"When you see a Chihuahua - it's a wolf that's been living with humans for so long that it's been modified," says Dr Allowen Evin from the University of Montpellier, a lead researcher on this study.

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Most were based at its main office - a former casino in Leith, Edinburgh - but the company also had studios in Budapest and in the French city of Montpellier.

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Argentine centre Justo Piccardo, who recently lit up the Rugby Championship, scored one of Montpellier's five tries in their 35-13 victory over Lyon that left both sides in mid-table.

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He reversed that decision last summer and was granted bail to allow him to travel to France to play for Montpellier after he had breached a court order to avoid contact with his ex-wife.

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Castres held on for a 32-28 win at promoted Montauban while another exciting Fijian back in Vinaya Habosi crossed as Racing 92 held on to edge Montpellier 32-25.

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