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Ar·mor·i·ca

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–noun

an ancient region in NW France, corresponding generally to Brittany.

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An ancient and literary name for the northwest part of France, especially Brittany.

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Armorica

c.1386, ancient name for Brittany, from Gallo-Romance Are-mor-ica, lit. "before the sea," with a Celtic prefix meaning "before" (cf. O.Ir. ar) + mare "sea."

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