Gironde

American  

[juh-rond, zhee-rawnd] / dʒəˈrɒnd, ʒiˈrɔ̃d /

noun

1. an estuary in SW France, formed by the junction of the Garonne and Dordogne rivers. 45 miles (72 km) long.

2. a department in SW France. 4,141 sq. mi. (10,725 sq. km). Bordeaux.

3. the Gironde, the party of the Girondists.

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Gironde British  

/ ʒirɔ̃d /

noun

1. a department of SW France, in Aquitaine region. Capital: Bordeaux. Pop: 1 330 683 (2003 est). Area: 10 726 sq km (4183 sq miles)

2. an estuary in SW France, formed by the confluence of the Rivers Garonne and Dordogne. Length: 72 km (45 miles)

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Example Sentences

In Gironde, the wildfires that surrounded the town of Origne and displaced its inhabitants for two weeks last July are long extinguished.

From Reuters

Four stories high, it targeted vacationers in Soulac-sur-Mer, at the northernmost tip of the Gironde estuary in southwest France, known for its broad golden beaches and pine forests.

From Reuters

"Four houses and several buildings have been burnt," said the prefect of the Gironde department on Tuesday.

From Reuters

The network of 22 watchtowers dotting this forest in Gironde in southern France is the first line of defence against wildfires, which can begin with just a wisp of smoke on the horizon.

From BBC

The people of Gironde had barely had time to catch their breath since the last megafire, in July, which burned about 14,000 hectares in the same area.

From BBC