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Limousin

Limousin , region and former province, S central France, in the arid, hilly country W of the Auvergne Mts. It comprises the depts. of Corrèze, Creuse, and Haute-Vienne. Limoges, the historic capital, is the center of ceramics industries, for which the abundant kaolin of the region is used; both Limoges and Tulle are important markets for the cattle raised in most of Limousin; Brive-la-Gaillarde is surrounded by fertile lowlands. In 918, Limousin was enfeoffed to the duchy of Aquitaine, and much of its history is essentially that of Aquitaine . Ravaged by Edward the Black Prince in the Hundred Years War, Limousin was reconquered for France (1370-74) by Bertrand du Guesclin. It remained a depressed area until Turgot became intendant (1761-64) and introduced notable reforms.

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	Commonsense winemaking. Magazine article from: Wines & Vines; 11/1/2001; ; 700+ words ; ...French oak is a simple and easy way to say Limousin, Troncais, Allier, Nevers or something...on, I was told (and I believed) that Limousin oak had a unique flavor that was different...same from year to year. One year the Limousin seemed better, the next year it was Nevers... Read more
	Waiter, there's a tree in my wine.(A Winemaker's Journal) Magazine article from: Latino Leaders; 6/1/2005; ; 447 words ; ...for oak are Allier, Troncais, Never and Limousin. Each of these forest regions offer variations...I first started making wine, oak from Limousin was still in wide use. This area is a...soils mad lots of available water. The Limousin oak grows quickly and is loose-grained... Read more
	How now, beef cow? (virtues of various beef cattle breeds)(part 1) Magazine article from: Agricultural Research; 11/1/1991; ; 700+ words ; ...being introduced in the United States--Limousin from France, Simmental from Switzerland...on crosses with Jersey, South Devon, Limousin, Charolais, and Simmental sires in Cycle...compared with 470-500 pounds for the Limousin-Charolais-Chianina group. But on the... Read more
	Journey from Paris to the Limousin; letters to Madame de La Fontaine (1663).(Brief Article)(Book Review) Magazine article from: Reference & Research Book News; 5/1/2008; 169 words ; 9780838641415 Journey from Paris to the Limousin; letters to Madame de La Fontaine (1663). La Fontaine, Jean de. Ed. and trans. by Robert W. Berger. Fairleigh Dickinson U.P. 2008... Read more
	commonsense winemaking. Magazine article from: Wines & Vines; 10/1/2001; ; 700+ words ; ...winemakers were just learning what French Limousin oak could do for Chardonnay. I was told in 1968 that Limousin was the best type of oak for contact...aging in oak barrels. I had no idea what Limousin meant exactly, and I assumed that it... Read more
	Santa Teresa Rum. (Products). Magazine article from: Cheers; 3/1/2003; 53 words ; A rum and a rum-based liqueur have arrived from Venezuela. Santa Teresa Rum is a limousin oak aged dark rum, aged in the solera method, and is bottled at 40% ABV. Also new is Orange Flavored Santa Teresa Rhum Liqueur... Read more
	Champion beef to replace turkey? Newspaper article from: Evening Courier (Halifax, England); 12/15/2006; 129 words ; ...Farm Shop has just bought two winning entries at local livestock shows. The prime beef from the two locally reared champion Limousin-cross animals will be on sale in plenty of time for the festive season at the family-owned farm shop on Brighouse and Denholme... Read more
	Superb line-up of cattle for 2007 Spring Show. Newspaper article from: Inverurie Herald (Inverurie, Scotland); 2/9/2007; 450 words ; ...the auspices of the British Charolais, Limousin, Simmental and Aberdeen-Angus cattle...s line-up comprises 26 Charolais, 19 Limousin and ten Simmental which will be judged...Duthie Perpetual Challenge Cup was a 432kg Limousin cross steer from J. & J. Wilson, Wester... Read more
	GIUSEPPE GABELLONE.(Brief Article) Magazine article from: Artforum International; 1/1/2001; ; 552 words ; The first solo museum exhibitration of the work of Giuseppe Gabellone originated in France, at the FRAC Limousin. Here the show was adapted to the space of an eighteenth-century palazzo, but with only ten pieces, the selection hardly did justice... Read more
	Cow with BSE symptoms passes inspections; consumer groups seek probe. Newspaper article from: Warning Letter Bulletin; 5/17/2004; 700+ words ; Dear Reader, Consumer groups are pressing Congress for a full, federal investigation after learning that a cow, a Limousin, which exhibited symptoms of a disorder of the central nervous system, passed through inspection for slaughter in south central... Read more

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	Limousin Book article from: Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names Limousin, France A region named after the Lemovices (see Limoges ). At the beginning of the 20th century some residents wore a distinctive caped cloak; some early motor cars had a special roof that resembled these hoods and they became known as limousines. Read more
	Léonard Limousin Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...Poitiers, of Luther, and of Calvin. His works are remarkable for their elegance, precise technique, and intense color. The art of Limousin is best studied in the Louvre, which owns many portraits and two celebrated votive tablets comprising 46 plaques. Fine examples... Read more
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