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Uncommon
Loire
LWAH
Loire (name) means the longest river in France, flowing from the southeast to the Atlantic coast in the northwest. Example: “The Loire winds past dozens of famous châteaux on its way to the sea.”
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The longest river in France, flowing from the southeast to the Atlantic coast in the northwest.
"The Loire winds past dozens of famous châteaux on its way to the sea."
2
A French department named after the river, with Saint-Étienne as its capital.
"She grew up in a small town in the Loire department."
How to use Loire
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFrance's longest river, and the region/department that takes its name.
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Etymology
From Latin Liger, borrowed from a Gaulish river name meaning roughly "silt" or "sediment" — the same root gives English the word "lees."
Rhymes for Loire
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What does “Loire” mean?
The word “Loire” means the longest river in France, flowing from the southeast to the Atlantic coast in the northwest. In plain terms, france's longest river, and the region/department that takes its name.
How do you pronounce “Loire”?
“Loire” is pronounced LWAH (/ˈlwɑː(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “Loire” in a sentence?
Here is “Loire” used in a sentence: “The Loire winds past dozens of famous châteaux on its way to the sea.”
What part of speech is “Loire”?
“Loire” is a name.
Where does the word “Loire” come from?
The word “Loire” comes from Latin. From Latin Liger, borrowed from a Gaulish river name meaning roughly "silt" or "sediment" — the same root gives English the word "lees.".
Is “Loire” a common word?
“Loire” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Loire” have?
“Loire” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the longest river in France, flowing from the southeast to the Atlantic coast in the northwest.
