Biel (b l) also Bi·enne (b- n ) A city of northwest Switzerland at the northeast end of Lake Biel at the foot of the Jura Mountains. It is noted for its clocks. Population: 49,000. |
Biel [biːl]
n
1. (Placename) a town in NW Switzerland, on Lake Biel. Pop.: 52 197 (1994) French name Bienne
2. (Placename) Lake. a lake in NW Switzerland: remains of lake dwellings were discovered here in the 19th century. Area: 39 sq. km (15 sq. miles) German name Bielersee [ˈbiːləzeː]
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|