Périgord

[ pey-ree-gawr ]

noun

1. a division of the former province of Guienne, in SW France.

Example Sentences

His first exploit in arms was at the siege of Ville-Franche, in Perigord, in the year 1576.

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Two large bottles of Perigord truffles, value four guineas, were stewed with the crvisses in champagne.

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He snapped the book shut, took from a peg his best hat, dusted it with his elbow, and stepped out into the starry Perigord night.

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I have a letter from Mrs. Perigord; she and her mother are in London again.

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At an early hour the cardinal of Perigord appeared on the scene, eager to make peace between the opposing forces.

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