Limoges

American

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

noun

a city in and the capital of Haute Vienne, in south central France.
Also called Limoges ware. a type of fine porcelain manufactured at Limoges.

Limoges British

/ limɔʒ, lɪˈməʊʒ /

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)

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The same month, thieves stole two dishes and a vase from a museum in the central city of Limoges, the losses estimated at $7.6 million.

From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025

There are many marvelous loans, not least the so-called Spitzer Cross from the Cleveland Museum of Art, a famous and exquisitely refined 12th century Limoges enamel.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2024

“It will be great to see him up and walking around after Saturday,” Matt Limoges, the chair of the Philadelphia Young Republicans, said.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2024

Some patterns, like those of the Royal Copenhagen, Wedgwood or Haviland Limoges factories, have been in continuous production for hundreds of years.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 5, 2023

He put the candles on the lid of the Limoges chest, so that they would be behind his back when he opened the door.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

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