Provence

geographical name

Pro·​vence prə-ˈvän(t)s How to pronounce Provence (audio)
prō-ˈväⁿs
historical region and former province of southeastern France bordering on the Mediterranean Sea; capital Aix-en-Provence

see also provençal entry 2

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“Provence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Provence. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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