Morbihan

[ mawr-bee-ahn ]
/ mɔr biˈɑ̃ /

noun

a department in W France. 2738 sq. mi. (7090 sq. km). Capital: Vannes.

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Morbihan
/ (French mɔrbiɑ̃) /

noun

a department of NW France, in S Brittany. Capital: Vannes. Pop: 665 540 (2003 est). Area: 7092 sq km (2766 sq miles)
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