Etymology

limousin

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Today it means: One of a breed of cattle from this region. Full definition →

French limousine
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limousin · noun1

  1. French · borrowed fromlimousine
  2. French · borrowed fromlimousine
  3. English todaylimousin

Borrowed from French limousine.

Limousin · proper noun, noun2

  1. Latin · derived fromLemovicinus
  2. French · borrowed fromLimousin
  3. English todayLimousin

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.

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