See also: limousin and Limousine

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French Limousin, from Latin Lemovicinus, adjective form of Lemovices, name of a Gaulish tribe in central France, most likely a reference to their elm bows and spears, of same ultimate origin as elm.

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  • IPA(key): /ˌlɪməˈzɪn/, /ˌlɪməˈziːn/

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Limousin

  1. A former region in France; since 2016, part of the region of New Aquitaine.

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Noun

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Limousin (plural Limousins)

  1. One of a breed of cattle from this region.

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Etymology

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Originally an adjective referring to the city Limoges, from Latin Lemovicīnus, adjective form of Lemovicēs, name of a Gaulish tribe in central France, most likely a reference to their elm bows and spears.

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  • IPA(key): /li.mu.zɛ̃/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛ̃

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Limousin m

  1. Limousin (a former region in France)

Noun

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Limousin m (plural Limousins, feminine Limousine)

  1. resident or native of Limousin

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