Savoie


noun
1.
a department in E France. 2389 sq. mi. (6185 sq. km).
Capital: Chambéry.
2.
French name of Savoy.
noun
1.
a department of E France, in Rhône-Alpes region. Capital: Chambéry. Pop: 386 246 (2003 est). Area: 6188 sq km (2413 sq miles)
2.
the French name for Savoy1

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