SAVOY

Savoy

(noun) a geographical region of historical importance; a former duchy in what is now southwestern France, western Switzerland, and northwestern Italy

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Proper noun

Savoy

(historical) A historic region of western Europe, shared between the modern countries of France, Italy, and Switzerland.

Noun

Savoy (countable and uncountable, plural Savoys)

Savoy cabbage

An Italian noble family, which became the ruling (hereditary) dynasty of Sardinia and later of Italy

A member of the Savoy noble family

Noun

savoy (plural savoys)

Alternative letter-case form of Savoy (type of cabbage)

Source: Wiktionary

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Sa*voy", n. Etym: [F. chou de Savoie cabbage of Savoy.] (Bot.)

Definition: A variety of the common cabbage (Brassica oleracea major), having curled leaves, -- much cultivated for winter use.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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