Limoges

American  

[li-mohzh, lee-mawzh] / lɪˈmoʊʒ, liˈmɔʒ /

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Haute Vienne, in south central France.

2. Also called Limoges ware. a type of fine porcelain manufactured at Limoges.

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Limoges British  

/ limɔʒ, lɪˈməʊʒ /

noun

1. a city in S central France, on the Vienne River: a centre of the porcelain industry since the 18th century. Pop: 133 968 (1999)

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Limoges

Breaking laws against trespassing, vandalism and theft must come with strict consequences if we don’t want the White House to go the way of Limoges.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

Flames engulfed the 19th century City Hall in Limoges, central France, causing its roof to collapse and nearly destroying the building.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

A historic town hall in the French city of Limoges has been damaged in an apparent arson attack following a day of nationwide protests on Saturday.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

In Limoges, a town in central France known for its porcelain, up to 3,000 rioters swarmed the streets, according to Maurice Barate, the local prefect.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

“If you keep selling our plates, we’ll be eating off the floors,” Father complained when Olka carted off Mother’s twelve-serving Limoges china set.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

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