noun
a former province of north central France; centered around Orleans
• Instance Hypernyms: ↑geographical area, ↑geographic area, ↑geographical region, ↑geographic region
• Part Holonyms: ↑France, ↑French Republic
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/awrdd lay ann ne"/, n.
a former province in N France. Cap.: Orléans.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.