Chambery
a city in and the capital of Savoie, in SE France.
a dry vermouth from this city.
a department in E France. 2389 sq. mi. (6185 sq. km).
Capital: Chambéry.
French name of Savoy.
noun
a city in SE France, in the Alps: skiing centre; former capital of the duchy of Savoy. Pop: 55 786 (1999)
noun
a department of E France, in Rhône-Alpes region. Capital: Chambéry. Pop: 386 246 (2003 est). Area: 6188 sq km (2413 sq miles)
the French name for Savoy1
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