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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A maritime geographic region and former province of southeastern France bordering Italy; since 2016 included in the administrative region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Example

More examples

"The wind that often blows in Provence is called the mistral."

Etymology

Borrowed from French Provence.

Related phrases

Provence rose

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