Savoy
geographical name
Sa·voy
| \ sə-ˈvȯi
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variants:
or French Savoie \ sä-ˈvwä
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or Italian Savoia \ sä-ˈvȯ-yä
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or Italian Savoia \ sä-ˈvȯ-yä
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Definition of Savoy
region of southeastern France in the Savoy Alps southwest of Switzerland and bordering on Italy
Note: Savoy was a duchy from 1416 to 1720, was part of the kingdom of Sardinia from 1720 to 1860, and became part of France in 1860.
Other Words from Savoy
Savoyard
\ sə-ˈvȯi-ˌärd
, ˌsa-ˌvȯi-ˈärd , ˌsa-ˌvwä-ˈyär(d) \
adjective or noun
, ˌsa-ˌvȯi-ˈärd , ˌsa-ˌvwä-ˈyär(d) \
adjective or noun