Périgord

proper noun

A geographic region and former province corresponding roughly to the modern department of Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.

OriginFrench Périgord →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. A geographic region and former province corresponding roughly to the modern department of Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
nounPérigord (plural Périgords)

plural Périgords

  1. A black truffle.

Origin

  1. FrenchPérigord
  2. EnglishPérigord

From French Périgord.

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Translations

French Périgord
  • Périgordregion of France
Polish Périgord
  • Périgordregion of France
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APA

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“Périgord.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/P%C3%A9rigord. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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