Poitou
Translation of "poitou" into Russian
Poitou
NounUK
/pwɑːˈtuː/
US
/pwɑˈtu/
Poitou
poiteaux pl
Poitous pl
Poitou is a historical region in France.
Пуату — это исторический регион во Франции.
Definitions
Poitou
NounUK
/pwɑːˈtuː/
US
/pwɑˈtu/
A large, long-haired breed of donkey that originated in the Poitou region of France.
The Poitou is noted for its thick, shaggy coat and imposing stature.
Poitou
Proper nounUK
/pwɑːˈtuː/
US
/pwɑˈtu/
A former province and historical region in west-central France, with Poitiers as its traditional capital.
Medieval records show that Eleanor of Aquitaine inherited vast estates in Poitou.