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Champollion

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: Popular Usage

Champollion refers to a French scholar, Jean-François Champollion, who deciphered the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs.

Sample Sentence: Jean-François Champollion's breakthrough in deciphering hieroglyphs opened up a new understanding of ancient Egyptian culture.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 2: Local Usage

In local usage, champollion refers to a popular street food in New Orleans consisting of a sandwich with French bread, ham, and cheese.

Sample Sentence: I tried the delicious champollion sandwich at a local food market in New Orleans.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 3: Local Usage

Champollion is the name of a street in Paris, known for its vibrant nightlife and entertainment.

Sample Sentence: We spent a memorable evening exploring the lively atmosphere of Champollion Street in Paris.

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