a department of central France, in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Capital: Moulins. Pop: 342 307 (2003 est). Area: 7382 sq km (2879 sq miles) a river in S central France, rising in the Cévennes and flowing north to the Loire. Length: over 403 km (250 miles)
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Al•lier
(a lyā′),USA pronunciation n.
- Place Namesa river flowing N from S France to the Loire. ab. 250 mi. (400 km) long.
- Place Namesa department in central France. 378,406;
2850 sq. mi. (7380 sq. km). Cap.: Moulins.
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