Limousin

See also: limousin and Limousine

English

Etymology

Borrowed from French Limousin, from Latin Lemovicinus, adjective form of Lemovices, name of a Gaulish tribe in central France, most likely a reference to their elm bows and spears, of same ultimate origin as elm.

Proper noun

Limousin

  1. A former region of France; since 2016, part of the region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
  2. A breed of cattle from this region.

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French

Etymology

Originally an adjective referring to the city Limoges, from Latin Lemovicīnus, adjective form of Lemovicēs, name of a Gaulish tribe in central France, most likely a reference to their elm bows and spears.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /li.mu.zɛ̃/
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Proper noun

Limousin m

  1. Limousin (former region of France)

Noun

Limousin m (plural Limousins, feminine Limousine)

  1. person from Limousin

Derived terms

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