- 1. n. pl. A Romanic people inhabiting that part of Belgium which comprises the provinces of Hainaut, Namur, Liege, and Luxembourg, and about one third of Brabant; also, the language spoken by this people. Used also adjectively. Source: opted
- 2. n. an ethnic group speaking a dialect of French and living in southern and eastern Belgium and neighboring parts of France Source: wordnet
- 3. A Romanic people inhabiting that part of Belgium which comprises the provinces of Hainaut, Namur, Liége, and Luxembourg, and about one third of Brabant; also, the language spoken by this people. Used also adjectively. [Written also Wallons.] "A base Walloon . . . thrust Talbot with a spear." Shak. Walloon guard, the bodyguard of the Spanish monarch; -- so called because formerly consisting of Walloons. Source: webster
- 4. A Romanic people inhabiting that part of Belgium whichcomprises the provinces of Hainaut, Namur, Liége, and Luxembourg, andabout one third of Brabant; also, the language spoken by this people.Used also adjectively. [Written also Wallons.] "A base Walloon . . .thrust Talbot with a spear." Shak. Walloon guard, the bodyguard ofthe Spanish monarch; -- so called because formerly consisting ofWalloons. Source: adambom
- 5. n. pl. A Romanic people inhabiting that part of Belgium which comprises the provinces of Hainaut, Namur, Liege, and Luxembourg, and about one third of Brabant; also, the language spoken by this people. Used also adjectively. Source: ecdict
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