Doubs
a river in E France, flowing into the Saône River. About 260 miles (420 km) long.
a department in E France. 2,031 sq. mi. (5,260 sq. km). Capital: Besançon.
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How to use Doubs in a sentence
George Cuvier in the department of Doubs, which at that time belonged to Wrttemberg.
The Last Link | Ernst HaeckelJulien had already reached the bank of the Doubs where he dressed himself.
The Red and the Black | StendhalThere is a view of them falling into the Doubs, after a series of cascades.
The Red and the Black | StendhalThey were making for the town we now call Besançon—then, as now, strongly fortified, and nearly surrounded by the river Doubs.
A Book of Discovery | Margaret Bertha (M. B.) SyngeAt Mouthe (Doubs) there used to be brought to the church at Christmas pies, cakes, and other eatables, and wine of the best.
Christmas in Ritual and Tradition, Christian and Pagan | Clement A. Miles
British Dictionary definitions for Doubs
/ (French du) /
a department of E France, in Franche-Comté region. Capital: Besançon. Pop: 505 557 (2003 est). Area: 5258 sq km (2030 sq miles)
a river in E France, rising in the Jura Mountains, becoming part of the border between France and Switzerland and flowing generally southwest to the Saône River. Length: 430 km (267 miles)
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