a river flowing from the Alps in S Switzerland through the Lake of Geneva and SE France into the Mediterranean. 504 miles (810 km) long.
a department in E central France: wine-growing region. 1,104 sq. mi. (2,860 sq. km). Lyons.
a river in W Europe, rising in S Switzerland in the Rhône glacier and flowing to Lake Geneva, then into France through gorges between the Alps and Jura and south to its delta on the Gulf of Lions: important esp for hydroelectricity and for wine production along its valley. Length: 812 km (505 miles)
a department of E central France, in the Rhône-Alpes region. Capital: Lyon. Pop: 1 621 718 (2003 est). Area: 3233 sq km (1261 sq miles)
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Much of the water that flows into the Rhine and the Rhone, two of Europe's major rivers, comes from the Alpine glaciers.
From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026
Rhone pleaded not guilty to the new charges and is scheduled to be back in court again in March.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Legendary music executive Sylvia Rhone - who has worked with Missy Elliot, AC/DC, Erykah Badu and Travis Scott - even put up a billboard in Johannesburg to show her commitment.
From BBC • Jan. 1, 2024
In Switzerland, a man walked toward the Rhone Glacier, which is melting like so many other glaciers worldwide.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 20, 2023
The mountains on the other side of the lake were all white and the plain of the Rhone Valley was covered.
From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway
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