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Cantal (French) [kɑ̃tal] n 1. (Placename) a department of S central France, in the Auvergne region. Capital: Aurillac. Pop.: 150 778 (1999). Area: 5779 sq. km (2254 sq. miles) 2. (Cookery) a hard strong cheese made in this area How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In France the circle of Cantal measures six miles across; at Ceyland the circle of the island is forty miles, which is considered the largest on the globe. Affairs of some importance had detained the family in Paris longer than their wont; but when September came, and they were able to leave town at last for an estate in Auvergne, her father entreated me to spend a couple of months with them in an old chateau hidden away among the mountains of Cantal. |
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