Haute-Vienne

[ oht-vyen ]
/ oʊtˈvyɛn /

noun

a department in central France. 2145 sq. mi. (5555 sq. km). Capital: Limoges.

Example sentences from the Web for haute-vienne

  • Haute-Vienne, arrayed in flags and evergreens, awaited the coming of the president.

    Europe from a Motor Car |Russell Richardson

  • In 1888, a very curious occurrence was observed at Vayres (Haute-Vienne).

    Thunder and Lightning |Camille Flammarion

British Dictionary definitions for haute-vienne

Haute-Vienne
/ (French otvjɛn) /

noun

a department of W central France, in Limousin region. Capital: Limoges. Pop: 353 788 (2003 est). Area: 5555 sq km (2166 sq miles)