Alsace

geographical name

Al·​sace al-ˈsas How to pronounce Alsace (audio)
-ˈsās;
äl-ˈzäs
variants or German Elsass or ancient Alsatia
region and former province in northeastern France between the Rhine River and Vosges Mountains
Alsatian adjective or noun

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“Alsace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Alsace. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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