Perpignan

American

[per-pee-nyahn] / pɛr piˈnyɑ̃ /

noun

a city in and the capital of Pyrénées-Orientales, in the S extremity of France.

Perpignan British

/ pɛrpiɲɑ̃ /

noun

a town in S France: historic capital of Roussillon. Pop: 105 115 (1999)

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Top 14 leaders Toulouse were stunned 30-27 by lowly Perpignan on Saturday as the hosts moved off the foot of the table with just their second victory of the season.

From Barron's • Jan. 3, 2026

Rock-bottom Perpignan lost a turgid arm-wrestle at Castres 23-7 despite opening the scoring.

From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025

According to newspaper L'Equipe, Jaminet took out two loans to buy out his 450,000-euro release clause at Perpignan.

From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025

The incident sparked jeers from the Perpignan fans when replayed on their stadium's big screen and referee Kevin Bralley instructed Le Garrec to play on once he was back on his feet.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2025

And so, on that day, out of twenty-two Fathers only four spoke, including Meignan of Chalons and Ramadie of Perpignan.

From Letters From Rome on the Council by D?llinger, Johann Joseph Ignaz von

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