Liège

[lee-eyzh; Fr. lyezh]

Li·ège

[lee-eyzh; Fr. lyezh]
noun
1.
a city in E Belgium, on the Meuse River: one of the first cities attacked in World War I. 139,333.
2.
a province in E Belgium. 1,019,226; 1521 sq. mi. (3940 sq. km). Capital: Liège.
Flemish, Luik.
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Liège is always a great word to know.
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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Liège (lɪˈeɪʒ, French ljɛʒ)
 
n
1.  a province of E Belgium: formerly a principality of the Holy Roman Empire, much larger than the present-day province. Pop: 1 029 605 (2004 est). Area: 3877 sq km (1497 sq miles)
2.  a city in E Belgium, capital of Liège province: the largest French-speaking city in Belgium; river port and industrial centre. Pop: 185 488 (2004 est)

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