Vosges

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English

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Etymology

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From French Vosges, from Latin Vosagō, Vosegō, Vogesus, from Vosegus, name of a Celtic god, from Proto-Celtic *uɸo- (“sub-, under”) and *segos (“force, victory”) (compare Middle Irish seg (“strength”), Welsh hŷ (“bold, brave”), and the place name Segovia).

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Proper noun

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Vosges

  1. A mountain range in eastern France.
  2. A department of Grand Est, France. Capital: Épinal.

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French

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Alternative forms

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /voʒ/
  • Audio (Paris):(file)

Proper noun

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Vosges f pl (plural only)

  1. Vosges (a mountain range in eastern France)
    Synonym: massif des Vosges
  2. Vosges (a department of Grand Est, France)

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