Trier

[ treer ]
/ trɪər /

noun

a city in W Germany, on the Moselle River: extensive Roman ruins; cathedral.
Also called Treves [treevz] /trivz/. French Trèves [trev] /trɛv/.

British Dictionary definitions for trèves (1 of 3)

Trèves
/ (trɛv) /

noun

the French name for Trier

British Dictionary definitions for trèves (2 of 3)

trier
/ (ˈtraɪə) /

noun

a person or thing that tries

British Dictionary definitions for trèves (3 of 3)

Trier
/ (German triːr) /

noun

a city in W Germany, in the Rhineland-Palatinate on the Moselle River: one of the oldest towns of central Europe, ancient capital of a Celto-Germanic tribe (the Treveri); an early centre of Christianity, ruled by powerful archbishops until the 18th century; wine trade; important Roman remains. Pop: 100 180 (2003 est) Latin name: Augusta Treverorum (aʊˈɡuːstə ˌtrɛvəˈrəʊrəm) French name: Trèves