Mayenne
[ ma-yen ]
/ maˈyɛn /
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noun
a department in W France. 2,012 sq. mi. (5,210 sq. km). Capital: Laval.
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Mayenne
/ (French majɛn) /
noun
a department of NW France, in Pays de la Loire region. Capital: Laval. Pop: 290 780 (2003 est). Area: 5212 sq km (2033 sq miles)
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