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limousin

Limousin (person or breed)

noun lee-moo-ZAN Rare

Origin: From Limoges, the capital of the historic Limousin region of France

Usage Note

Limousin refers to a person from the Limousin region of central France, or to the famous Limousin breed of beef cattle, known for lean, flavourful meat. The adjective is also limousin (m) / limousine (f). Note that 'limousine' (the long car) shares the same origin — the car body style resembled a Limousin shepherd's cloak.

Examples

"Le bœuf limousin est réputé pour sa qualité."

Natural Translation

Limousin beef is renowned for its quality.

Literal Translation

The Limousin beef is renowned for its quality.

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