Meaning of Orleans in English

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  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

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  1. Noun

    Orleans

    Definitions

    1. a city on the Loire river in north central France

    Examples

    • « site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429) »
  2. 2. a long siege by the English was relieved by Joan of Arc in 1429

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