Poitou
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- proper noun
- The famous Poitou-Charentes region includes Poitou, which is known for its beautiful countryside and ancient architecture.
Examples
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In parts of France, such as Enzo and Poitou, castle builders ignored the mort and Bailey approach and constructed strong stone towers.
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And have command of the most heavily fortified town in all Poitou, Your Eminence.
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He went back to Poitou.
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Chauvigny, Poitou
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We had traveled to France as often as we could for seven summers, and then, in 1999-2000, we spent eight months in the Poitou-Charentes on a sabbatical.
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The regions of Berry, the Loire Valley, and Poitou flourished on the artistic crosscurrents from surrounding Norman, Île-de-France, and Limousin traditions.
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The historic region of Poitou in west central France is famous for its unique landscape and cultural heritage.
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During our trip, we explored Poitou and learned about its rich history and geographical features.
Synonyms
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A low area in west central France by the Bay of Biscay known for its coast and countryside
Compounds
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A low area in west central France by the Bay of Biscay known for its coast and countryside
Surface Forms
Etymology
Poitou comes from the name of an old local tribe, the Pictones. It originally meant 'land of the Pictones', which is why Poitou today is the name of that region in west central France.