Provenance
noun
1.
place or source of origin:
The provenance of the ancient manuscript has never been determined.
noun
1.
a place of origin, esp that of a work of art or archaeological specimen
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adjective 1. of or relating to Provence, its people, or their language. noun 2. a native or inhabitant of Provence. 3. Also called Occitan. a Romance language once widely spoken in southern France, still in use in some rural areas. Abbreviation: Pr, Pr., Prov. Compare langue d’oc. 4. the dialect of Provençal used in Provence. […]
- Provencale
adjective 1. (sometimes lowercase) cooked, usually in olive oil, with garlic, tomatoes, onions, and herbs. noun 2. Also called Provençale sauce. a thick sauce of tomatoes, garlic, and seasonings cooked in oil. adjective 1. (of dishes) prepared with garlic, oil, and often tomatoes
- Provence
noun 1. a region in SE France, bordering on the Mediterranean: formerly a province; famous for medieval poetry and courtly traditions. noun 1. a former province of SE France, on the Mediterranean, and the River Rhône: forms part of the administrative region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
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