Vienne
a city in SE France, on the Rhone River, S of Lyons: Roman ruins.
a department in W France. 2,720 sq. mi. (7,045 sq. km). Capital: Poitiers.
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How to use Vienne in a sentence
We reached Vienne to a late dinner, and resolved to remain there for the night.
I understood from inquiry, that, with the exception of wood for fuel, every thing was very reasonable in Vienne.
Le cble qui tient et comprime l'humanit est form de deux cordes, l'une ne peut cder sans que l'autre Vienne rompre.
Baron d'Holbach | Max Pearson CushingOn approaching Limoges on the Vienne, they learned that the Germans had crossed the river and were but two leagues distant.
History of the Rise of the Huguenots | Henry BairdLe Congrs de Vienne et les traits de 1815, prcd et suivi des actes diplomatiques, avec intr.
The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte | William Milligan Sloane
British Dictionary definitions for Vienne
/ (French vjɛn) /
a department of W central France, in Poitou-Charentes region. Capital: Poitiers. Pop: 402 555 (2003 est). Area: 7044 sq km (2747 sq miles)
a town in SE France, on the River Rhône: extensive Roman remains: Ancient name: Vienna
a river in SW central France, flowing west and north to the Loire below Chinon. Length: over 350 km (200 miles)
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