Auvergnat

noun

Au·​ver·​gnat
¦ōˌvern¦yä
plural -s
: a native or inhabitant of Auvergne, France

Word History

Etymology

French, from Auvergne, region of south central France

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“Auvergnat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Auvergnat. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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