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French Broad

geographical name

river 210 miles (338 kilometers) long flowing from western North Carolina to eastern Tennessee

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“French Broad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/French%20Broad. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.

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