Definitions for Orleans
ˈɔr li ənz; Fr. ɔr leɪˈɑ̃Or·leans

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1. Orleans(noun)

   a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)

2. Orleans, siege of Orleans(noun)

   a long siege of Orleans by the English was relieved by Joan of Arc in 1429

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1. Orleans(ProperNoun)

   City in France.

   Etymology: Ultimately from Aurelianum, from the name of the Roman emperor Aurelian, who rebuilt the city.

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1. Orléans

   Orléans is a city in north-central France, about 130 kilometres southwest of Paris. It is the capital of the Loiret department and of the Centre region. Orléans is located on the Loire River where the river curves south towards the Massif Central. The city of New Orleans, in the United States is named after the commune of Orléans.

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1. Orleans

   on the Loire, 75 m. by rail SW. of Paris, is the capital of the province of Loiret, a trading rather than an industrial town, commerce being fostered by excellent railway, canal, and river communications; the town is of ancient date, and its streets are full of quaint wooden houses; there is an old cathedral and museum; many historic associations include the raising of the siege in 1429 by Joan of Arc, whose house is still shown, and two captures by the Germans, 1870

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1. orléans

   An important town of France, capital of the department of Loiret, 75 miles south-southwest from Paris by railway. Orléans, originally called Genabum, afterwards Aureliani (probably from the emperor Aurelian), was besieged by Attila in 451, but relieved by the Romans, who here defeated Attila. It afterwards passed into the hands of the Franks, was taken by the Northmen in 855, and again in 865. In 1428 it was besieged by the English under the Duke of Bedford, but was delivered from the besiegers by the inspiriting exertions of Joan of Arc, who on this account is also named the Maid of Orléans. In the civil wars of the 16th century it was besieged in 1563 by the Duke of Guise, who was assassinated before the walls. During the Franco-Prussian war, 1870-71, Orléans was occupied by the Germans, September 27, and evacuated November 10, 1870.

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1. orléans

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Etymology and Origins(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Orleans

   A corruption of Aureliani, after the Roman Emperor Aurelian.

Anagrams for Orleans »

1. Salerno

2. reloans

3. arenols

4. loaners

How to pronounce Orleans?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Orleans in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Orleans in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Orleans in a Sentence

1. Ray Saulnier:

   It does n’t necessarily mean that they were all heroes or villains, but it’s history, that’s what we’re trying to preserve — history. STOLENFLINTLOCK RIFLE THAT WAS USED AT BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS RETURNED TO MUSEUM.

2. Joe Gendusa:

   I think New Orleans showed itself to have a lot of spirit, there were times when I didn't think it was ever going to come back to what it is today. I'm very proud of the city that it's done that.

3. Gloria Allred:

   I am outraged that in 2014 this rape victim has been treated with such disrespect, What has happened in New Orleans is a national scandal.

4. Bill Nelson:

   What we’ve been trying to do with this legislation, now rejected by Republicans, is to use existing law, you did it for New Orleans, why not now for Puerto Rico?

5. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell:

   I heard from the family. They reached out yesterday. They sent their apologies. That it will never happen again. It has really sent a message to our community throughout, our musician community, our cultural bearers have stepped up and said, hey, no more in the city of New Orleans. This is -- this is very serious here.

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