Picardy

geographical name

Pic·​ar·​dy ˈpi-kər-dē How to pronounce Picardy (audio)
variants or French Picardie
region and former province of northern France bordering on the English Channel north of Normandy; chief town Amiens
Picard
ˈpi-ˌkärd How to pronounce Picardy (audio)
-kərd;
pi-ˈkärd
adjective or noun

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“Picardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Picardy. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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