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Orleanais

Orleanais

9.9
A former region in north central France around Orléans
  • noun
  • /ˌɔr.ləˈneɪ/
: Orleanais
  • The region known as Orleanais played a significant role in French history during the Middle Ages.

Examples

  • The culture of Orleanais influenced much of the surrounding French countryside.

  • Many tourists visit the Orleanais for its beautiful landscapes.

  • Many wines from Orleanais are prized for their unique flavor profiles.

  • The Orleanais region has a rich history.

  • The region known as Orleanais played a significant role in French history during the Middle Ages.

  • Many wines from Orleanais are prized for their unique flavor profiles.

  • Many tourists visit the Orleanais for its beautiful landscapes.

Surface Forms

Orleanais singular
Orleanais plural

Etymology

Orleanais comes from the French city name Orléans, so it originally meant 'from Orléans' or the land around that city. That's why Orleanais today refers to the former region centered around Orléans.