Yonne
Americannoun
noun
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a department of N central France, in Burgundy region. Capital: Auxerre. Pop: 335 917 (2003 est). Area: 7461 sq km (2910 sq miles)
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a river in N France, flowing generally northwest to the Seine at Montereau. Length: 290 km (180 miles)
Example Sentences
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These include Aube, Cher, Loiret and Yonne, according to the country's weather service, Meteo France.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025
Miss Parrish's body was found in the River Yonne, not far from Auxerre, the following morning.
From BBC • Nov. 29, 2023
In Yonne, Ms. Le Pen hammered away at the themes that carried her through to the second round.
From New York Times • Apr. 11, 2022
Chablis is a very dry white wine that is produced only in the Yonne region of Burgundy due to the area's specific climate.
From Reuters • Apr. 3, 2022
After twenty-four hours in Paris they were evacuated to a village in the Yonne.
From With Those Who Wait by Huard, Frances Wilson
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