Allier
[ a-lyey ]
/ aˈlyeɪ /
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noun
a river flowing N from S France to the Loire. About 250 miles (400 km) long.
a department in central France. 2,850 sq. mi. (7,380 sq. km). Capital: Moulins.
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Allier
/ (French alje) /
noun
a department of central France, in Auvergne region. Capital: Moulins. Pop: 342 307 (2003 est). Area: 7382 sq km (2879 sq miles)
a river in S central France, rising in the Cévennes and flowing north to the Loire. Length: over 403 km (250 miles)
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