| Loire (lwär) The longest river of France, rising in the Cévennes and flowing about 1,014 km (630 mi) north, northwest, and west to the Bay of Biscay. |
Loire (French) [lwar]
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1. (Placename) a department of E central France, in Rhône-Alpes region. Capital: St. Étienne. Pop.: 728 524 (1999). Area: 4799 sq. km (1872 sq. miles)
2. (Placename) a river in France, rising in the Massif Central and flowing north and west in a wide curve to the Bay of Biscay: the longest river in France. Its valley is famous for its wines and châteaux. Length: 1020 km (634 miles) Ancient name Liger
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| Noun | 1. |  Loire - the longest French river; rises in the Massif Central and flows north and west to the Atlantic OceanFrance, French Republic - a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe |
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