Charolais
[shar-uh-ley]
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noun
one of a breed of large white or cream-colored beef cattle, originally of France, often used in crossbreeding.
Also Cha·ro·laise [shar-uh-leyz] /ˌʃær əˈleɪz/.
Origin of Charolais
1890–95; < French charolais (masculine), charolaise (feminine) literally, pertaining to the town of Charolles (Saône-et-Loire) and le Charolais its environs
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There is a grand chain of mountains on the right, called the Charolais.
First Impressions on a Tour upon the ContinentMarianne Baillie
During his absence, the Countess of Charolais had died and been buried at Antwerp.
Charles the BoldRuth Putnam
In Dinant this feeling was high, and there was, moreover, a manifestation of special animosity against the Count of Charolais.
Charles the BoldRuth Putnam
In the meanwhile the count of Charolais obtained the surrender of Ponthieu.
In proportion to the resignation displayed by the king was the joy of the Count of Charolais at seeing himself so near to peace.
A Popular History of France From The Earliest TimesFrancois Pierre Guillaume Guizot
Charolais
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Word Origin for Charolais
C19: from French: named after Monts du Charollais, E France
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