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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • A hill and district of northern Paris, France, on the Right Bank. In the late 1800s, it became noted for its nightlife and as an artistic center.

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  • proper noun A town located in Northern Paris, France.

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  • noun the highest point in Paris; famous for its associations with many artists

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Examples

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