Clermont-Ferrand

[kler-mawn-fe-rahn]

noun

a city in and the capital of Puy-de-Dôme, in central France.

Puy-de-Dôme

[pwee-duh-dohm]

noun

a mountain in central France. 4805 feet (1465 meters).
a department in central France. 3095 sq. mi. (8015 sq. km). Capital: Clermont-Ferrand.

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Historical Examples of clermont-ferrand

Its the man who was at the inn at Clermont-Ferrand, and who offered to be our guide.
The White House (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume XII)
Charles Paul de Kock
To motorists Clermont-Ferrand is about the most important city in France.
The Car That Went Abroad
Albert Bigelow Paine
Dane can take you in the car to Clermont-Ferrand this afternoon.
The Motor Maid
Alice Muriel Williamson and Charles Norris Williamson
I told her, waving a hand in the direction of Clermont-Ferrand.
The Mountebank
William J. Locke
Alfred had much difficulty in making him understand that it would be much better to use post-horses as far as Clermont-Ferrand.
The White House (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume XII)
Charles Paul de Kock

British Dictionary definitions for clermont-ferrand

Clermont-Ferrand

noun

a city in S central France: capital of Puy-de-Dôme department; industrial centre. Pop: 137 140 (1999)

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