ardennes

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Noun ardennes has 1 sense

Ardennes - a wooded plateau in the Champagne-Ardenne region of France; the site of intense fighting in World War I and World War II
--₁ is a kind of tableland, plateau
--₁ is a part of Champagne, Champagne-Ardenne

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Ardennes

Part of Speech: Noun (Plural: Ardennes)

Sense 1:

Ardennes refers to a heavily forested region in southeast Belgium, Luxembourg, and northeast France.

Example Sentence: The Ardennes region is known for its beautiful landscapes and picturesque villages.

Sense 2:

Ardennes also refers to a breed of large, sturdy horses originating from the Ardennes region.

Example Sentence: The Ardennes horse, known for its strength and endurance, is often used in agriculture and forestry.

Sense 3:

In World War II, Ardennes commonly refers to the Ardennes Offensive, also known as the Battle of the Bulge.

Example Sentence: The Ardennes Offensive was a major German counteroffensive in December 1944, during the final stages of the war.