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Nord

[ nawr ]
/ nɔr /
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noun
a department in N France. 2,229 sq. mi. (5,770 sq. km). Capital: Lille.
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Nord
/ (French nɔr) /

noun
a department of N France, in Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. Capital: Lille. Pop: 2 561 800 (2003 est). Area: 5774 sq km (2252 sq miles)
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