Associations to the word «Chartres»

Wiktionary

CHARTRES, proper noun. A town in France, the capital of the département of Eure-et-Loir.
CHARTRES BLUE, noun. (colour) (glassworking) A blue created for the stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral, containing traces of red for enhancement.

Dictionary definition

CHARTRES, noun. A town in northern France that is noted for its Gothic Cathedral.

Wise words

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