orleans

Meanings

• Noun

  A city in southwestern France, the capital of the region of Aquitaine.

  - "Orleans is the capital city of the Aquitaine region in southwestern France."
  - "The historic center of Orleans is a popular tourist destination."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with orleans
Bernales , Vernales , Contrales , Garnales

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Variants

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Orleans , New Orleanian , New Orleans , Comte de Dunois , Dunois , Jean d'Orléans , the Bastard of Orleans , Jeanne d'Arc , Joan of Arc , Saint Joan of Arc , the Maid of Orléans

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Etymology

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Derived from the name of the Gaulish tribe, the Orleatan or Orleanes, who inhabited the region around the city.

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Trivia

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1. Orleans is also known as the 'City of Light' due to its role as a center of learning during the Middle Ages.

2. The city is home to several universities and research institutions, including the University of Orleans and the Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Rouen (INSA Rouen).

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Related Concepts

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1. Joan of Arc: A heroine of France who led the French army to several important victories during the Hundred Years' War, including the relief of Orleans in 1429.

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Culture

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Orleans is known for its rich history, including its role in the Hundred Years' War when Joan of Arc helped save the city from the English. It is also famous for its gastronomy, particularly its cochonaux (pork dishes) and its wines.

How to Memorize "orleans"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the map of France and locate the city of Orleans. Imagine the historic center and its famous landmarks, such as the Cathedral of Saint Croix.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the city of Orleans with Joan of Arc and her role in saving it from the English during the Hundred Years' War.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Orleans is the city where Joan of Arc wore her armor' to remember the name of the city.

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