Limousin
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
- A former region in France; since 2016, part of the region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
- 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
Proper noun
Limousin m
Noun
Limousin m (plural Limousins, feminine Limousine)
- person from Limousin
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