Champaigne

/ (ʃæmˈpeɪn, French ʃɑ̃pɛɲ) /

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noun

Philippe de (filip də). 1602–74, French painter, born in Brussels: noted particularly for his portraits and historical and religious scenes

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Words nearby Champaigne

champac, champagne, Champagne-Ardenne, champagne socialist, champaign, Champaigne, champ at the bit, champers, champerty, champignon, Champigny-sur-Marne

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How to use Champaigne in a sentence

The ancient Counts of Champaigne resided here, and the Palace they liv'd in is still to be seen.
The Memoirs of Charles-Lewis, Baron de Pollnitz, Volume III|Karl Ludwig von Pllnitz
Among the artist friends of his wandering years was Philippe de Champaigne (see under 798).
A Popular Handbook to the National Gallery, Volume I, Foreign Schools|Various
Champaigne returned to Brussels, but was recalled in 1627 to succeed Du Chesne.
A Popular Handbook to the National Gallery, Volume I, Foreign Schools|Various
Du Chesne was of mediocre talent and jealous disposition, and Champaigne and Poussin soon left him.
A Popular Handbook to the National Gallery, Volume I, Foreign Schools|Various

Ethel felt better after a few drops of champaigne and began to tidy her hair while Bernard packed the remains of the food.
The Young Visiters or, Mr. Salteena's Plan|Daisy Ashford