English

Proper noun

Limousin

1. A region of France.
2. A breed of cattle from this region.

Derived terms

• limousin
• limousine

Related terms

• Limoges

Translations

French

Etymology

Originally an adjective referring to the city Limoges, from Latin Lemovicinus, adjective form of Lemovices, name of a Gaulish tribe in central France, most likely a reference to their elm bows and spears.

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Limousin m

1. Limousin

Noun

Limousin m ‎(plural Limousins, feminine Limousine)

1. person from Limousin

Derived terms

• limousine

English

Noun

limousin ‎(plural limousins)

1. a breed of beef cattle

Related terms

• limousine

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /li.mu.zɛ̃/

Etymology 1

From the département Limousin

Adjective

limousin m ‎(feminine singular limousine, masculine plural limousins, feminine plural limousines)

1. Limousin; relating to Limousin

Noun

limousin m ‎(uncountable)

1. Limousin; the dialect of Occitan

Etymology 2

Noun

limousin m ‎(plural limousins)

1. A bricklayer skilled in limousinage