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  • proper noun A sparsely-populated marshland area of southern France.

Etymologies

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French Camargue.

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Examples

  • The Camargue is magical with the black bulls, white horses and pink flamingos.

    Que Faire a Aix-en-Provence? / What to do in Aix-en-Provence? - French Word-A-Day 2010

  • In the time of the Roman domination the Camargue was a second Egypt, and was called "The granary of the Roman army;" and Arles was given the designation of "The Breasts," so flowing with plenty was it held to be.

    In Troubadour-Land A Ramble in Provence and Languedoc 1879

  • The free-roaming Camargue horses gradually turn from gray to salty white as they reach adulthood.

    The Salt of the Earth Craig Winneker 2011

  • Gathered from the salt beds of Camargue, this subtly flavored salt will add burst of flavor to your food.

    decalage horaire - French Word-A-Day 2010

  • Nearly every shop has a display rack with Camargue salts.

    The Salt of the Earth Craig Winneker 2011

  • For the nicest selection of local delicacies—not just salt, but also saucisson de taureau (that's right, bull sausage) and local wines—try L'Isolette en Camargue ( www.isoletteencamargue.com ).

    The Salt of the Earth Craig Winneker 2011

  • The Camargue region of France on the Mediterranean is a fascinating place but I´ll tell you what.

    Ajijic as Saintes Maries de la Mer 2009

  • Gathered from the salt beds of Camargue, this subtly flavored salt will add burst of flavor to your food.

    French Word-A-Day: 2010

  • Gathered from the salt beds of Camargue, this subtly flavored salt will add burst of flavor to your food.

    Voyager 2010

  • Les-Saintes-Maries-de-La-Mer in the Camargue, watery delta of the Rhone, is more like the wild west than the south of France, with white horses and bulls among the tall reeds, flocks of flamingos, huge never-ending sandy beaches, frenetic gypsy music in the market, crazy Mistral wind and mosquitos making for a memorable time.

    Summer holidays: Top 10 places for over-fives 2011

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