Auriol

[ awr-ee-ohl, -awl; French oh-ryawl ]

/ ˌɔr iˈoʊl, -ˈɔl; French oʊˈryɔl /

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noun

Vin·cent

[vin-suhnt; French van-sahn], /ˈvɪn sənt; French vɛ̃ˈsɑ̃/, 1884–1966, French statesman: president 1947–54.

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Words nearby Auriol

auriform, aurify, Auriga, Aurignac, Aurignacian, Auriol, auriscope, aurist, Aurobindo, aurochs, Aurora

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How to use Auriol in a sentence

All this has been proved by the testimonies of Mr. Auriol and Mr. Halhed before your Lordships.
The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. XI. (of 12)|Edmund Burke
Eager to test the effect of the elixir, Auriol put his hand to his side.
Auriol|W. Harrison Ainsworth
Auriol gazed earnestly at his aged relative, but he said nothing.
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"You spoke of two crimes with which your conscience was burdened," remarked Auriol.
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In his hand he held the halberd with which Auriol had been wounded.
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British Dictionary definitions for Auriol

Auriol

/ (French ɔrjɔl) /

noun

Vincent (vɛ̃sɑ̃). 1884–1966, French statesman; president of the Fourth Republic (1947–54)

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