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Definition of vannes

vannes

/væn/
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vannes Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A historic commune and city in the Morbihan department of the Brittany region in northwestern France, known for its well-preserved medieval architecture and proximity to the Gulf of Morbihan.

Example

"During our tour of Brittany, we spent an afternoon wandering through the cobblestone streets and ancient walled fortifications of Vannes."

• Rhymes for vannes

• Nearby Words

vanga
vanilla
vanity
vannes
vantaa
vantawng
vanuatu

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the name of the Veneti, a seafaring Celtic tribe that inhabited the region before the Roman conquest of Gaul.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vannes. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vannes
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