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Definition of aisne

aisne

/eɪn/
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aisne Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A river in northeastern France that rises in the Argonne Forest and flows west to join the Oise River, historically significant as the site of three major Allied offensives during World War I.

2

A department in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France, named after the Aisne River that runs through it.

Example

"During her tour of northern France, she spent a week exploring the Gothic cathedrals and agricultural landscapes of the Aisne department."

• Rhymes for aisne

• Nearby Words

airy
aisle
aisleway
aisne
aitch
ajar
ajuga

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from its classical Latin name 'Axona', which originates from a Celtic or pre-Celtic root likely meaning 'water' or 'river'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aisne. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aisne
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