Blois

American

[blwa] / blwa /

noun

a city in and the capital of Loire-et-Cher, in central France, on the Loire River: historic castle.

Blois British

/ blwa /

noun

a town in N central France, on the Loire: 13th-century castle. Pop: 49 171 (1999)

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Example Sentences

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He had a 17-point, seven-rebound, six-assist, five-block game against Blois.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 3, 2022

Stephen of Blois, the king's nephew, contested Matilda's claim and bitter struggles ensued.

From Salon • Sep. 24, 2022

However, the barons of the day wouldn’t accept a female sovereign, clearing the way for Stephen of Blois, Henry I’s nephew, to take the throne.

From Washington Times • Oct. 8, 2021

Shifting supplies in this way “helps preserve the limited state water supplies that are a lifeline to Ventura County,” said Steve Blois, president of Calleguas Municipal Water District’s board.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2021

It was not Blois with its thin turrets and its spires that stared up at me from the printed page.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier

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