loire
loire Lexical Profile
• noun
The longest river in France, rising in the Massif Central and flowing north and west to empty into the Atlantic Ocean, renowned for the historic châteaux situated along its banks.
"We spent our summer vacation cycling along the Loire and visiting the magnificent castles that dot the valley."
A major wine-producing region in central and western France situated along the Loire river, celebrated especially for its crisp white wines such as Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé.
"The sommelier recommended a refreshing white wine from the Loire to pair with the goat cheese salad."
• Rhymes for loire
Word Origin & Etymology
From French 'Loire', derived from the Latin 'Liger', which comes from the Gaulish 'Liger'. It is possibly rooted in a Celtic word associated with water or alluvium.
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