Allier

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Allier

(French alje) n1. (Placename) a department of central France, in Auvergne region. Capital: Moulins. Pop: 342 307 (2003 est). Area: 7382 sq km (2879 sq miles)2. (Placename) a river in S central France, rising in the Cévennes and flowing north to the Loire. Length: over 403 km (250 miles)

Al•lier

(aˈlyeɪ)

n. a river flowing N from S France to the Loire. ab. 250 mi. (400 km) long.