Valois

adjective

Va·​lois ˈval-ˌwä 

val-ˈwä

: of or relating to the French royal house that ruled from 1328 to 1589

Word History

Etymology

after Philip, Count of Valois (1293-1350), who became Philip VI, king of France, in 1328 as next male successor to the Capetian kings

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Valois

• aa
• aha
• bashaw
• bradshaw
• byelaw
• bylaw
• chainsaw
• cheraw
• coleslaw
• crenshaw
• dada
• esau

Geographical Definition

Valois

geographical name

Va·​lois ˈval-ˌwä 

väl-ˈwä

medieval county and duchy of northern France in northeastern Île-de-France; capital Crépy-en-Valois