verdun

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Noun verdun has 1 sense

Verdun, battle of Verdun - a battle in World War I (1916); in some of the bloodiest fighting in World War I the German offensive was stopped
--₁ is a kind of pitched battle
--₁ is a part of
World War I, World War 1, Great War, First World War, War to End War

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Verdun

Noun (Proper) – Place:

A city in northeastern France, located on the Meuse River. Verdun is known for its historical significance as the site of one of the longest and bloodiest battles of World War I.

Sample Sentence: The Battle of Verdun, fought from 1916 to 1917, resulted in tremendous loss of life.

Noun (Common) – Local Name:

A type of strong, dry white wine produced in the Loire Valley, France.

Sample Sentence: We enjoyed a glass of crisp Verdun with our seafood dinner.

Noun (Common) – Botany:

A perennial herb native to Eurasia, with small, bright blue flowers and toothed leaves, often used for medicinal purposes.

Sample Sentence: The verdun plant is known for its healing properties and is commonly used in traditional medicine.

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