Definitions for périgord

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

Pé•ri•gordpeɪ riˈgɔr(n.)

  1. a division of the former province of Guienne, in SW France.

    Category: Geography (places)

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

  1. Périgord

    an ancient territory of France, S. of Guienne, famous for its truffles, of which Périgueux (q. v.) was the capital; united to the Crown of France by Henry IV. in 1589, it is now part of the department of Dordogne and part of Lot-et-Garonne.


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