Gironde
Americannoun
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an estuary in SW France, formed by the junction of the Garonne and Dordogne rivers. 45 miles (72 km) long.
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a department in SW France. 4,141 sq. mi. (10,725 sq. km). Bordeaux.
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the Gironde, the party of the Girondists.
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a department of SW France, in Aquitaine region. Capital: Bordeaux. Pop: 1 330 683 (2003 est). Area: 10 726 sq km (4183 sq miles)
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an estuary in SW France, formed by the confluence of the Rivers Garonne and Dordogne. Length: 72 km (45 miles)
Example Sentences
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The huge fire raging in France's southwestern region of Gironde has not progressed overnight, the prefecture said early Tuesday.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
But Commander Rémi Lassoureille, who is leading the firefighting response in the Gironde region, is worried about the western edge of the wildfire.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
The UK government says parts of Gironde and Landes in the south west of France are affected.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
The fire in France's southwest Gironde region started with northerly winds, then westerly, then southerly, then easterly, then back again to the south, then the west...
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
Under the Revolution the departments formed from Guienne proper were those of Gironde, Lot-et-Garonne, Dordogne, Lot, Aveyron and the chief part of Tarn-et-Garonne.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" by Various
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