Breton
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- proper noun
- /ˈbrɛtən/
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bretón
- However, as this third force got closer, the sight of French and Breton banners made both sides realize what was happening.
Examples
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On Saturday, the Mitchell of Breton Festival is due to take place on Breton on Breton Park.
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The Pilgrims were the first white settlers, but there had been English and Breton fishermen along the coast for some years.
Fiction book (1992) -
And you will never believe this, but then I stumbled on a Breton bar and I got a big, warm and friendly welcome.
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However, as this third force got closer, the sight of French and Breton banners made both sides realise what was happening.
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Nova Scotia's salmon farms are located primarily in Cape Breton and along the Eastern Shore of the province.
Academic text (1990) -
In contrast to the cold starkness of the study, beautiful paintings, supposedly unusual in a Breton chateau, decorate the chapel.
Academic text (1996) -
The children in Brittany learn about their heritage through Breton culture and traditions.
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When visiting Brittany, you can enjoy delicious galettes, a delicious part of the Breton cuisine.
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Many songs and stories are passed down in the Breton language, reflecting the region's rich history.
Compounds
An island in northeastern Nova Scotia, Canada known for scenic landscapes and Celtic culture
Surface Forms
Etymology
The adjective Breton comes from the same root as Britain, meaning 'from Britain'. Because settlers from Britain gave their name to the region, Breton describes things that are of Brittany, its people, language, or culture.