Normandy

geographical name

Nor·​man·​dy ˈnȯr-mən-dē How to pronounce Normandy (audio)
variants or French Normandie
region and former province of northwestern France bordering the English Channel northeast of Brittany; capital Rouen

Note: In World War II, Normandy was the scene of a massive invasion of German-occupied France by Allied forces on June 6, 1944.

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“Normandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Normandy. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.

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