Rodez

[ raw-dez ]

/ rɔˈdɛz /

noun

a town in and the capital of Aveyron, in S France.

Definition for rodez (2 of 2)

Aveyron

[ a-vey-rawn ]

/ a veɪˈrɔ̃ /

noun

a department in S France. 3387 sq. mi. (8770 sq. km). Capital: Rodez.

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Examples from the Web for rodez

There are two great churches of this order—though lacking aisles—in France, the cathedrals at Rodez and Albi in the south.
The Cathedrals and Churches of the Rhine|Francis Miltoun
Rodez lacks, however, the great enfolding tower central of Albi.
The Cathedrals of Southern France|Francis Miltoun
The local saying is, Who has not seen the cathedral of Albi and the tower of Rodez has seen nothing.
How France Built Her Cathedrals|Elizabeth Boyle O'Reilly
I recall one of the most vivid memories that remain to me from my brief sojourn at the Royal College of Rodez.
The Glow-Worm and Other Beetles|Jean Henri Fabre

The minerals found in the department include the coal of the basins of Aubin and Rodez as well as iron, zinc and lead.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1|Various

British Dictionary definitions for rodez

Aveyron

/ (French avɛrɔ̃) /

noun

a department of S France in Midi-Pyrénées region. Capital: Rodez. Pop: 266 940 (2003 est). Area: 8771 sq km (3421 sq miles)

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