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Meaning of "Loire" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LOIRE

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PRONUNCIATION OF LOIRE

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LOIRE

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Loire is a noun.
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WHAT DOES LOIRE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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The Loire is the longest river in France. With a length of 1,012 kilometres, it drains an area of 117,054 km2, or more than a fifth of France's land area, and is the 170th longest river in the world. It rises in the highlands of the southeastern quarter of the Massif Central in the Cévennes range at 1,350 m near Mont Gerbier de Jonc; it flows northward for over 1,000 km through Nevers to Orléans, then west through Tours and Nantes until it reaches the Bay of Biscay at St Nazaire. Its main tributaries include the Nièvre, Maine and the Erdre rivers on its right bank, and the Allier, Cher, Indre, Vienne, and the Sèvre Nantaise rivers to the left bank. The Loire gives its name to six départements: Loire, Haute-Loire, Loire-Atlantique, Indre-et-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, and Saône-et-Loire. The central part of the Loire Valley was added to the World Heritage Sites list of UNESCO on December 2, 2000. The banks are characterized by vineyards and chateaux in the Loire Valley.

Definition of Loire in the English dictionary

The definition of Loire in the dictionary is a department of E central France, in Rhône-Alpes region. Capital: St Étienne. Pop: 726 613. Area: 4799 sq km. Other definition of Loire is a river in France, rising in the Massif Central and flowing north and west in a wide curve to the Bay of Biscay: the longest river in France. Its valley is famous for its wines and châteaux. Length: 1020 km Ancient name: Liger.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LOIRE

Lohengrin
loid
loin
loin chop
loincloth
loins
loipe
loir
Loir-et-Cher
Loire-Atlantique
Loiret
loiter
loiterer
loitering
loiteringly
Lok Sabha
loke
Loki
Lokrian
Lokris

WORDS THAT END LIKE LOIRE

aide-memoire
armoire
baignoire
bete noire
Coire
conservatoire
Directoire
ecritoire
escritoire
gloire
grimoire
Haute-Loire
in repertoire
Indre-et-Loire
Maine-et-Loire
moire
Pays de la Loire
Pointe-Noire
pourboire
repertoire

Synonyms and antonyms of Loire in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Loire» into 25 languages

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卢瓦尔河
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लॉयर
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وار
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লোয়ার
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Loire
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Loire
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ロアール
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루 아르
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Loire
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Loire
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லாய்ரே
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Loire
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Loire
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Loire
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Trends of use of Loire

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LOIRE»

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

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QUOTES WITH «LOIRE»

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David Hyde Pierce
I was chased through a chateau in the Loire Valley by a bunch of American school girls.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LOIRE»

Discover the use of Loire in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Loire and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Rough Guide to the Loire
The main section of the guide has informed accounts of every attraction from the fascinating troglodyte dwellings carved out of rock-faces around Saumur to the compelling gardens at Villandry.
James McConnachie, 2004
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Cycling the River Loire: The Way of St. Martin
This complete guide describes the route from Orange in Provence to the river's source and along the Loire to St Nazaire. It divides the 1370km route into 23 comfortable stages, illustrated with maps and profiles.
John Higginson, 2012
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The Loire
This book features 28 detailed maps; in-depth guide to the many chateaux and their stunning, diverse architectural styles, complete with extensive son et lumiére listings; a map of wine regions and culinary highlights; accommodation ...
Nicola Williams, Virginie Boone, 2002
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Songs, Scribes, and Society: The History and Reception of ...
Songs, Scribes, and Society explores the cultural and musical importance of five 15th-century Chansonniers - personalized, portable, and lavishly decorated songbooks - from the Loire Valley of France.
Jane Alden, 2010
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Rick Steves' Snapshot Loire Valley
Snapshot guides are a great choice for travelers visiting a specific city or region, rather than multiple European destinations. These slim guides offer all of Rick’s up-to-date advice on what sights are worth your time and money.
Rick Steves, Steve Smith, 2014
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The Loire: A Cultural History
Martin Garrett follows the Loire's course through cities and countryside, tracing its dramatic history from the days of feuding warlords and barons to the battles of 1940.
Martin Garrett, 2010
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Loire Valley
DK Eyewitness Loire Valley will lead you straight to the best attractions this majestic region has on offer.
Jack Tressider, 2010
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Loire Valley
Gives recommendations and detailed information for visitors to the Loire Valley region of France, with four sections providing an introduction to the region, an area-by-area breakdown, information on traveler's needs, and a survival guide.
‎1996
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Wine For Dummies
If you're looking for white-wine alternatives to Chardonnay, discover the Loire (l' wahr) Valley wine region. A lot of white wines come from there, but virtually none of them are Chardonnay! For the record, you can find red wines and some dry ...
McCarthy, Mary Ewing-Mulligan, 2011
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Loire Valley
People who travel by car have the best opportunities to explore beyond typical tourist destinations, but driving in an unfamiliar region can be a daunting prospect.
Andrew Sanger, Fiona Nichols, Gillian Thomas, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LOIRE»

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The allure of the Loire: why it's time to celebrate chenic blanc …
I am here because I love chenin blanc, especially the highly strung tensile chenin blanc they make in the Loire and, well, sometimes when ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Wine tasting events in the Los Angeles area this week - Daily News
Theme: Crisp White Wines of the Loire Valley. Cost $20. 2301 Redondo Ave., Signal Hill. 562-597-8303. www.thewinecountry.com. The Wine ... «LA Daily News, Jul 15»
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Restaurant review: Swoon Kitchenbar - Times Union
Thus steered, we tried a summery Loire rosé (Pré Baron, Pineau d'Aunis, $10 per glass) we may have otherwise overlooked. Swoon's menu ... «Albany Times Union, Jul 15»
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Paris Plages: Ten great reasons to hit the beach - The Local
There's no charge to use the boats, which you can pick up on the Quai de la Loire side of the water. Be warned, the programme advises ... «The Local.fr, Jul 15»
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Scenes from many countries in new art exhibition at GRC
Les pays de la Loire is a region in west central France with some Atlantic Ocean shoreline with Nantes as its largest city. Mexico is not left out of ... «www.ottawacommunitynews.com/, Jul 15»
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Sauvignon Blanc with a difference | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda …
Although it may not fit with the heading this week I really should mention the towns of Sancerre and Pouilly in the Loire Valley of France as they ... «Royal Gazette, 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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Orages : fin de la vigilance orange, des dégâts en Haute-Loire
Arbres arrachés, routes coupées, c'est en Haute-Loire que les conséquences ont été les plus importantes. La circulation des trains est ... «TF1, Jul 15»
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Made to odour: the French garden where fragrance is key
Set in an island of dark trees within the wheat-blonde landscape of the Loire Valley, the garden at the Château du Rivau signals its presence ... «Financial Times, Jul 15»
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Anthony Rose: 'Refreshing reds for picnics, barbecues and al fresco …
Half an hour in the fridge for a Loire, Beaujolais or north Italian red will ... Loire Valley cabernet franc also takes to being lightly chilled in reds ... «The Independent, Jul 15»

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