Clichy

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Cli·chy

(klē-shē′)

A city of north-central France, a suburb of Paris. It was a residence of Merovingian royalty in the seventh century.

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Clichy

(kliːˈʃiː)

(Placename) an industrial suburb of NW Paris: residence of the Merovingian kings (7th century). Pop: 58 646 (2007). Official name: Clichy-la-Garenne

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Cli•chy

(kliˈʃi)

n.

an industrial suburb of Paris, France, on the Seine. 47,956.

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Clichy - a northwestern suburb of Paris; the residence of the Merovingian royalty in the 7th century

Clichy-la-Garenne

capital of France, City of Light, French capital, Paris - the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

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Gardai and officials from Limerick FC and Thomond Park, which staged Sunday night's game, have moved swiftly after City defender Gael Clichy revealed that an object had been hurled on to the playing surface during his side's 4-0 victory.