Limoges

[ li-mohzh; French lee-mawzh ]

/ lɪˈmoʊʒ; French liˈmɔʒ /

noun

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

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

Haute-Vienne

[ oht-vyen ]

/ oʊtˈvyɛn /

noun

a department in central France. 2145 sq. mi. (5555 sq. km). Capital: Limoges.

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Examples from the Web for limoges

When they do dine, the Hitchcocks sometimes use Limoges china marked “Plaza Athénée.”
Alfred Hitchcock’s Fade to Black: The Great Director’s Final Days|David Freeman|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
After lunch one day, Hollande drove her back to her hotel in Limoges (he was headed to Tulle) and confessed his love.
Hell Hath No Fury Like Valerie Trierweiler, the French President’s Ex|Lizzie Crocker|November 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Pope demanded the immediate reinstatement of the Bishop of Limoges in his office and lands.
The Rise of the Mediaeval Church|Alexander Clarence Flick
The wooden doors of this, the main entrance to Limoges Cathedral, are of the Renaissance.
How France Built Her Cathedrals|Elizabeth Boyle O'Reilly

In the upper cover is a sunk panel of Limoges enamel on copper gilt, representing Christ in glory.
The Story of Books|Gertrude Burford Rawlings
There would be a good deal of Cellini cup and Limoges plate, and Palissy dish, and golden chased goblet about it, no doubt.
The Art of Entertaining|M. E. W. Sherwood
This discovery and its attendant circumstances made a great stir in Limoges.
The Village Rector|Honore de Balzac

British Dictionary definitions for limoges

Limoges

/ (lɪˈməʊʒ, French limɔʒ) /

noun

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

Haute-Vienne

/ (French otvjɛn) /

noun

a department of W central France, in Limousin region. Capital: Limoges. Pop: 353 788 (2003 est). Area: 5555 sq km (2166 sq miles)

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Word Origin and History for limoges

Limoges

painted porcelain or enamel from Limoges in France, 1838; for place name see Limousine.