Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- A historical region of southern France bordering on Spain and the Mediterranean Sea. Originally inhabited by Iberians, it became part of Roman Gaul after c. 121 BC and later changed hands many times, eventually becoming a Spanish possession that was transferred to France by the Treaty of the Pyrenees (1659).
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A strong wine of very dark-red color, made in southern France.
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Examples
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At the book fair in Roussillon, it took me almost half the day to figure out how to get the French to notice my author's stand.
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At the book fair in Roussillon, it took me almost half the day to figure out how to get the French to notice my author's stand.
French Word-A-Day: 2008
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At the book fair in Roussillon, it took me almost half the day to figure out how to get the French to notice my author's stand.
French Word-A-Day: 2008
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Roussillon is one my favorite places and oh how I wish I could be there to meet you both.
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Banyuls is a fortified wine (Port-style) made in Roussillon, around the area where France meets Spain.
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The tragic story of Guillem de Cabestaing, who came from that district of Roussillon which is said to be famous for its red wine and its black sheep, will serve to show how love could not be bound by laws of honor and how quick punishment came to pay the score.
Women of the Romance Countries John Robert Effinger 1901
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The photo above is a room preserved as is from Beckett’s residence in Roussillon.
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The photo above is a room preserved as is from Beckett’s residence in Roussillon.
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I live in Barjac, in Languedoc Roussillon, France, and the weather here today is mild and sunny, about 19C
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Anyone remotely acquainted with the Languedoc and Roussillon upon seeing the production quantities would know (or would at have to suspect) that the production of this wine was far beyond the capabilities of Pinot Noir planted in these growing regions to produce.
French winemakers found guilty in pinot noir fraud | Dr Vino's wine blog 2010
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