Bouches-du-Rhône

[boosh-dy-rohn]

noun

a department in SE France. 2026 sq. mi. (5245 sq. km). Capital: Marseilles.

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In the department of the Bouches-du-Rhone, one half of the kermes crop is dried.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines
Andrew Ure

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Bouches-du-Rhône

noun

a department of S central France, in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Capital: Marseille. Pop: 1 883 645 (2003 est). Area: 5284 sq km (2047 sq miles)

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