Châteauroux

[shah-toh-roo]

noun

a city in and capital of Indre, in central France.

Indre

[an-druh]

noun

a department in central France. 2667 sq. mi. (6910 sq. km). Capital: Châteauroux.

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Historical Examples of chateauroux

He lives in a pretty house near Chateauroux, in a flat country.
Mauprat
George Sand
Shall we call him, as haughty Chateauroux was wont of old, 'M.
The French Revolution
Thomas Carlyle
They are able, almost high people, this new Chateauroux Ministry, compared with some; and already show results.
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XV. (of XXI.)
Thomas Carlyle
The Duchess of Chateauroux then held the chief influence over the feeble Louis.
Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3)
Thomas Babington Macaulay
You may find food in Chateauroux, and stalls for your horses, and a man to take money; for there are still men there.
A Gentleman of France
Stanley Weyman

British Dictionary definitions for chateauroux

Châteauroux

noun

a town in central France: 10th-century castle (Château-Raoul). Pop: 49 632 (1999)

Indre

noun

a department of central France in the Centre region. Capital: Châteauroux. Pop: 230 954 (2003 est). Area: 6906 sq km (2693 sq miles)

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