Orléans

geographical name
Or·​lé·​ans | \ ˌȯr-lā-ˈäⁿ How to pronounce Orléans (audio) \

Definition of Orléans

commune in north central France on the Loire River south-southwest of Paris population 114,167

Note: Orleans is the capital of the region and a former province of Or*lé*a*nais \ ˌȯr-​lā-​ə-​ˈnā How to pronounce ˌȯr-lā-ə-ˈnā (audio)\ .