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Definition of toulouse
toulouse
/tuːˈluːz/
Tou · louse
toulouse Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major city in southwestern France, situated on the River Garonne, serving as the capital of the Occitanie region and renowned globally as a central hub for the European aerospace industry.
2
A large, heavy breed of domesticated goose originally developed near the French city of Toulouse, typically raised for meat and the production of foie gras.
Example
"The farmer maintained a small flock of Toulouse geese near the pond."
• Rhymes for toulouse
Word Origin & Etymology
From Latin 'Tolosa', the ancient Roman name of the settlement, which is believed to be of Aquitanian or Gaulish origin.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Toulouse. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/toulouse