Limousin

Etymology

Borrowed from French Limousin, from Latin Lemovicinus, adjective form of Lemovices, name of a Gaulish tribe in central France, most likely a reference to their elm bows and spears, of same ultimate origin as elm.

Proper noun

Limousin

1. A former region of France; since 2016, part of the region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
2. A breed of cattle from this region.

Etymology

Originally an adjective referring to the city Limoges, from Latin Lemovicīnus, adjective form of Lemovicēs, name of a Gaulish tribe in central France, most likely a reference to their elm bows and spears.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /li.mu.zɛ̃/

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Proper noun

Limousin m

1. Limousin (former region of France)

Noun

Limousin m (plural Limousins, feminine Limousine)

1. person from Limousin