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Definition of loire

loire

/lwɑːr/
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loire Lexical Profile

• noun

1

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.

2

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.

Example

"The sommelier recommended a refreshing white wine from the Loire to pair with the goat cheese salad."

• Rhymes for loire

• Nearby Words

loin
loincloth
loins
loire
loiter
loiterer
loll

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.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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