cher
adjective French.
dear; beloved: used in referring to or addressing a man or boy.
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noun
1.
a river in central France, flowing NW to the Loire River. 220 miles (355 km) long.
2.
a department in central France. 2820 sq. mi. (7305 sq. km). Capital: Bourges.
3.
a female given name.
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| 1. | a department of central France, in E Centre region. Capital: Bourges. Pop: 312 277 (2003 est). Area: 7304 sq km (2849 sq miles) |
| 2. | a river in central France, rising in the Massif Central and flowing northwest to the Loire. Length: 354 km (220 miles) |
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Word Origin & History
Cher
U.S. pop performer, born Cherilyn Sarkisian (1946). As a given name for girls in U.S., it hit a bump of popularity 1972-73 around the time she starred in a popular TV variety show.
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Encyclopedia Britannica
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cher
American entertainer who parlayed her status as a teenage pop singer into a recording, concert, and acting career
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2008. Encyclopedia Britannica Online.
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