Mâ·con (mä-k   ) A city of east-central France on the Saône River north of Lyon. A Huguenot stronghold in the 16th century, it is noted for its fine Burgundy wines. Population: 34,000. |
Mâcon (French) [mɑkɔ̃]
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1. (Placename) a city in E central France, in the Saône valley: a centre of the wine-producing region of lower Burgundy. Pop.: 39 700 (1995 est.)
2. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Brewing) a red or white wine from the Mâcon area, heavier than the other burgundies
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