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Provence

[praw-vahns, pruh-vahns]

noun

  1. a region in SE France, bordering on the Mediterranean: formerly a province; famous for medieval poetry and courtly traditions.



Provence

/ prɔvɑ̃s /

noun

  1. a former province of SE France, on the Mediterranean, and the River Rhône: forms part of the administrative region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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She then stayed for the weekend and got dinner with the donor, local cardiologist Sinan Gursoy, at the French restaurant Bleu Provence, according to records and an interview with the Naples mayor.

From Salon

In a wide-ranging interview, the 33 year-old, who plays for Provence in the French second division, said:

From BBC

The Pennsylvania Republican asked Heinrich for her hand in marriage in a lavender field in Provence, France, according to People.

Marseille Provence airport has been closed for the rest of Tuesday.

From BBC

North, who went on to win 121 caps for Wales, is still only 33 and now playing for Provence in the French second division, from where he will watch the Lions as a fan.

From BBC

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