Limoges
- 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
- a department in central France. 2145 sq. mi. (5555 sq. km). Capital: Limoges.
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Contemporary Examples of limoges
When they do dine, the Hitchcocks sometimes use Limoges china marked “Plaza Athénée.”
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 ExLizzie Crocker
November 28, 2014
Historical Examples of limoges
A certain foreign contractor at Limoges was ruined by the famine of 1770.
Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 2 of 3)John Morley
At noon on this day we had a conference with the Chamber of Commerce of Limoges.
A Journey Through France in War TimeJoseph G. Butler, Jr.
We visited the celebrated Haviland plant at Limoges, and met Geo.
A Journey Through France in War TimeJoseph G. Butler, Jr.
As a consequence, the poet retired for a time from Paris to banishment at Limoges.
A History of French LiteratureEdward Dowden
Jourdan was likewise a nobleman, born at Limoges to the rank of count in 1762.
The Life of Napoleon BonaparteWilliam Milligan Sloane
Limoges
- 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
- a department of W central France, in Limousin region. Capital: Limoges. Pop: 353 788 (2003 est). Area: 5555 sq km (2166 sq miles)
Word Origin and History for limoges
Limoges
painted porcelain or enamel from Limoges in France, 1838; for place name see Limousine.