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Va⋅lé⋅ry

[va-ley-ree]
–noun
Paul [pawl] , 1871–1945, French poet and philosopher.

Val⋅e⋅rie

[val-uh-ree]
–noun
a female given name.
Also, Va⋅le⋅ri⋅a [vuh-leer-ee-uh] , Val⋅e⋅ry.
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Va·lé·ry   (vāl'ə-rē', vä-lā-rē')   
French poet known for his dramatic dialogues, such as La Jeune Parque (1917), and symbolic works, including Le Cimitière Marin (1932).
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Valerie 
fem. proper name, from Fr., from L., fem. of Valerius, name of a Roman gens, from valere "to be strong" (see valiant).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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