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Definition of rouen

rouen

/ruːˈɑːn/
rou · en
Plural:Rouens
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• noun

1

A major historic city located on the River Seine in northern France, serving as the capital of the region of Normandy and renowned for its Gothic architecture and as the site where Joan of Arc was executed.

2

A large breed of domesticated duck that originated in France, characterized by plumage that closely resembles that of a wild mallard but bred to be significantly heavier.

Example

"The farmer decided to raise a small flock of Rouens because they are excellent foragers and have a calm temperament."

• Rhymes for rouen

• Nearby Words

rotor
rotterdam
rottweiler
rouen
rouge
rough earth snake
rough green snake

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin name 'Rotomagus', which itself comes from a Gaulish (Celtic) settlement name, possibly meaning 'chariot plain' or referring to a local Celtic deity.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rouen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rouen
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