Gascogne
- proper noun
- "Gascogne!
Examples
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The rabbit at Gascogne is stuffed with prunes and Armagnac.
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I was raised in Gascogne under the care of d'Artagnan.
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We were all there when d'Artagnan first brought you to Gascogne.
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I never expected you so far from Gascogne, Monsieur Colbert.
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Notice came to me of a young man in Gascogne who bore a remarkable physical similarity to the king.
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How's the foie de veau Gascogne?
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People have been surfing this spot since the 1950s, and it's a spot that pumps all year round due to the ferocious North Atlantic swells making their way down the Gulf of Gascogne.
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People have been surfing this spot due to the ferocious North Atlantic swells making their way down the Gulf of Gascogne.
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During my travels in Gascogne, I discovered its rich history and beautiful landscapes.
Synonyms
A region in southwest France known for its hills, wine, and history
Surface Forms
Etymology
Gascogne comes from an old name for the Basque people, Vascones, and from Vasconia which meant 'land of the Vascones'. So today Gascogne is the name of the region in southwest France, reminding us of the people who lived there long ago.