Auvergne

[oh-vairn, oh-vurn; French oh-vern-yuh]

noun

a former province in central France.

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Historical Examples of auvergne

In France it is somewhat more usual, and in Auvergne it is the rule.
Sketches of Travel in Normandy and Maine
Edward A. Freeman
"From Auvergne," answered the Frenchman, whose name was Martel.
Army Boys on the Firing Line
Homer Randall
I will notify it to him, who is at present with his Provincial Assembly in Auvergne.
The Writings of Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
He is a viscount, and descended from one of the noblest families in Auvergne.
Jack
Alphonse Daudet
The Bailiff of Auvergne was the commander-in-chief of all the forces, army and navy.
A Knight of the White Cross
G.A. Henty

British Dictionary definitions for auvergne

Auvergne

noun

a region of S central France: largely mountainous, rising over 1800 m (6000 ft)

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