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–noun

1.	a city in and the capital of Haute Vienne, in S central France. 147,406.

2.	Also called Limoges ware. a type of fine porcelain manufactured at Limoges.

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A city of west-central France northeast of Bordeaux. Its ceramic industry dates to the 18th century. Population: 134,000.

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Limoges

Li*moges"\ (l[-e]*m[=o]zh"), n. A city of Southern France.

Limoges enamel, a kind of enamel ware in which the enamel is applied to the whole surface of a metal plaque, vase, or the like, and painted in enamel colors. The art was brought to a high degree of perfection in Limoges in the 16th century.

Limoges ware. (a) Articles decorated with Limoges enamel. (b) Articles of porcelain, etc., manufactured at Limoges.

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