orleans

Noun
  1. A city on the Loire river in north central France;
    Site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429) (synset 108957187)
    is an instance of: city, metropolis, urban center - a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
    is a part of: france, french republic - a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
  2. A long siege of Orleans by the English was relieved by Joan of Arc in 1429 (synset 101292323)
    domain region: france, french republic - a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
    is an instance of: beleaguering, besieging, military blockade, siege - the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
    same as: siege of orleans

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