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Meaning of "Limousin" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LIMOUSIN

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PRONUNCIATION OF LIMOUSIN

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LIMOUSIN

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Limousin is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LIMOUSIN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Limousin

Limousin

Coordinates: 45°41′17″N 1°37′14″E / 45.68795°N 1.620483°E / 45.68795; 1.620483 Limousin Region of France Flag Coat of arms Country France Prefecture Limoges Departments 3 Corrèze Creuse Haute-Vienne Government • President Jean-Paul Denanot (PS) AreaINSEE • Total 16,942 km2 (6,541 sq mi) Population (2010-01-01) • Total 742,771 Time zone CET (UTC+1) • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2) ISO 3166 code FR-L GDP (2012) Ranked 21st Total €17.3 billion (US$22.3 bn) Per capita €23,354 (US$30,038) NUTS Region FR6 Website (French)cr-limousin.fr Limousin (French pronunciation: ( listen); Occitan: Lemosin) is one of the 27 regions of France. It is composed of three departments: Corrèze, Creuse and Haute-Vienne. Situated largely in the Massif Central, as of January 1, 2010, the Limousin had 742,771 inhabitants on nearly 17,000 km2, making it the second-least populated region of France after Corsica.

Definition of Limousin in the English dictionary

The definition of Limousin in the dictionary is a region and former province of W central France, in the W part of the Massif Central.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LIMOUSIN

Limoges

WORDS THAT END LIKE LIMOUSIN

anchusin
assassin
Banjarmasin
basin
cater-cousin
country cousin
cousin
first cousin
full cousin
khamsin
Mersin
original sin
raisin
resin
second cousin
shirt-tail cousin
sin
Tessin
wash-hand basin
Wisconsin

Synonyms and antonyms of Limousin in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Limousin» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LIMOUSIN

Find out the translation of Limousin to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Limousin from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Limousin» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

利木赞牛
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Limousin
570 millions of speakers

English

Limousin
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Limousin
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ليموزين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Лимузен
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Limousin
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

লিমুজিন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Limousin
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Limousin
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Limousin
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

リムーザン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

리무 쟁
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Limousin
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Limousin
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Limousin
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लिमोझिन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Limousin
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Limousin
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Limousin
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Лімузен
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Limousin
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Limousin
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Limousin
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Limousin
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Limousin
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Limousin

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LIMOUSIN»

The term «Limousin» is very widely used and occupies the 19.696 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LIMOUSIN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Limousin» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Limousin» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Limousin

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LIMOUSIN»

Discover the use of Limousin in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Limousin and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Michelin Green Gd Dordogne Berry Limousin
Michelin's star-rating system rates attractions in this handbook that offers suggested tours and itineraries plus easy-to-use maps.
Jonathan P. Gilbert, 2010
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Dordogne, Berry-Limousin
Time has bequeathed this region an inheritance which serves all visitors.
Michelin Travel Publications (Firm), 2001
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Journey from Paris to the Limousin: Letters to Madame de La ...
The detailed Notes contribute to the scholarly usefulness of this edition. The book should appeal to all lovers of La Fontaine and to those interested in the Grand Siecle and the era of Louis XIV."--BOOK JACKET.
Jean de La Fontaine, Marie Héricart de La Fontaine, Robert W. Berger, 2008
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Bon Courage!: A French Renovation in Rural Limousin
But for English couple Richard and his wife Al, the cavernous, oak-beamed building in a sleepy hamlet of the Limousin region of France is perfect.
Richard Wiles, 2003
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Knightly Piety and the Lay Response to the First Crusade: ...
This is a study of the religious ideas and motivation of the laymen, especially the lords and knights, who fought in the First Crusade (1095-1101).
Marcus Graham Bull, 1993
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Lonely Planet Limousin, the Dordogne & Quercy: Chapter from ...
Once you've done your cultural duty, chill out at the Aquarium du Limousin Offline map Google map (www.aquariumdulimousin.com; 2 bd Gambetta; adult €7, child €4.505.50; 10.30am6.30pm) , where 2500 fish swim in the subterranean ...
Lonely Planet, 2012
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Modern Livestock & Poultry Production
Limousin History Limousin cattle were named after the province in west-central France where they originated about 7,000 years ago (Figure 13-10). In 1886 a breed association was formed and a herdbook was started. Limousin cattle entered ...
James Gillespie, Frank Flanders, 2009
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Moving Europeans: Migration in Western Europe Since 1650
1, 561-62; Alain Corbin, Archaisme et modern ite en Limousin au XIXe siecle 0845-1880), 2 vols. (Paris: Marcel Riviere, 1975), vol. 1, 177-225; Marie-Annie Moulin, Les masons de la Haute-Marche au XVIIIe siecle (Clermont-Ferrand: ...
Leslie Page Moch, 2003
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FarmGuide - Queensland 2009-10
Dressing percentages of Limousin are often over 60 percent compared to the normal dressing percentage of about 55 percent. Yields of saleable beef from a carcase are generally around 76 percent compared to the normal yield of about 68 ...
FarmGuide
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The Rabelais Encyclopedia
ECOLIER LIMOUSIN (LIMOUSIN SCHOOLBOY) (P 6) A university student traveling from Paris to Limoges whom Panta- gruel encounters outside the gates of Orleans. The Limousin student speaks what the chapter heading identifies as ...
Elizabeth A. Chesney, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LIMOUSIN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Limousin is used in the context of the following news items.
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Thousands enjoy a great day out at Castlewellan agricultural show …
Claiming the second reserve award was the Limousin leader Lowbarn Fotty, a five-year-old cow from Robert Clyde's 50-cow herd in ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
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Strong display of cattle at rainy Sligo County Show
Limousin classes were judged by PJ Smith from Co Meath. Champion Limousin was won by Owen Hester, Meelickaduff, Castlerea, Co ... «Irish Farmers Journal, Jul 15»
3
Thainstone Spectacular to mark end of show season - Press and …
First at this price was a Limousin cross heifer – Lady Moo Moo – by Haltcliffe Donny. Put forward by Duncan and Grant Morrison, of Newtack, ... «Aberdeen Press and Journal, Jul 15»
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Tiger mosquito alert in 41 departments - The Connexion
... population is not yet sizeable and active. These include the Paris suburbs, Alsace, Burgundy, Limousin and the Loire estuary. StumbleUpon ... «The Connexion, Jul 15»
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Farm markets - The Galloway Gazette
Top price per kilo of 252.9p/kg was paid for a pen of 7 Limousin Crosses from G Adams, Clugston. Dairy Bred Steers sold to £920 from H ... «The Galloway Gazette, Jul 15»
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Limavady Show keeps getting better - Farming Life
Reserve: A Parke. Bull – any age: 1st: A Parke. Heifer class: 1st: A Parke. Limousin classes. Champion: R Savage. Reserve: B & R Snodgrass. «Farming Life, Jul 15»
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AIrfield plays host to agricultural show for second year (From The …
The interbreed cattle champion, winner of the President's Cup, was Jim and Heather Marks from Bishopton, near Darlington, with their limousin heifer. Their first ... «The Northern Echo, Jul 15»
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Castlewellan Show: Jewel in crown still sparkling - Belfast Newsletter
The second reserve title went to Lowbarn Fotty, a five-year-old Limousin cow from Robert and Stephen Clyde's 50-cow herd at Templepatrick. «Belfast Newsletter, Jul 15»
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Ballarat steers to $1680 - Agriculture - Livestock - Sales Reports …
LD Clark, Mannibadar, sold 19 Angus steers to $1500 to average $1310, and Strath Filan Pastoral Company, six Limousin steers for $1270, ... «Stock & Land, Jul 15»
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Limousin cross bullock tops Thainstone store sale at £1600
The top priced was achieved by the pre-sale show champion – a September-2013 born Limousin cross bullock from Gavin Greenlaw of ... «Aberdeen Press and Journal, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Limousin [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/limousin>. May 2024 ».
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