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Drôme

1

[ drohm ]

noun

  1. a department in SE France. 2,533 sq. mi. (6,560 sq. km). : Valence.

-drome

2
  1. a combining form meaning “running,” “course,” “racecourse” ( hippodrome ); on this model used to form words referring to other large structures ( airdrome ).

-drome

1

combining form

  1. a course, racecourse

    hippodrome

  2. a large place for a special purpose

    aerodrome

Drôme

2

/ drom /

noun

  1. a department of SE France, in Rhône-Alpes region. Capital: Valence. Pop: 452 652 (2003 est. Area: 6561 sq km (2559 sq miles)

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Drôme1

Combining form of Greek drómos dromos

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Drôme1

via Latin from Greek dromos race, course

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Example Sentences

It is very thick, and occurs at Neufchatel and in the Drôme.

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