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Touraine
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Tou·raine  (t-rn, -rn)
A historical region and former province of west-central France. Taken by the English in 1152, it was recaptured by Philip II of France in 1204 and incorporated into the royal domain by Henry III.
Touraine (French) [turɛn]
n
(Placename) a former province of NW central France: at its height in the 16th century as an area of royal residences, esp along the Loire. Chief town: Tours
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Touraine [tʊˈreɪn] N → Turena f
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