Yonne

[ yawn ]

noun

1. a department in central France. 2,881 sq. mi. (7,460 sq. km). : Auxerre.

Yonne

/ jɔn /

noun

1. a department of N central France, in Burgundy region. Capital: Auxerre. Pop: 335 917 (2003 est). Area: 7461 sq km (2910 sq miles)
2. a river in N France, flowing generally northwest to the Seine at Montereau. Length: 290 km (180 miles)

Example Sentences

In an interview with local newspaper L'Yonne Républicaine, Ms Habsaoui's lawyer said the mayor was "stunned by the discovery made in her house by the gendarmes".

From BBC

Miss Parrish's body was found the next morning in the River Yonne, at Moneteau, not far from Auxerre.

From BBC

Her body was found in the Yonne River on 17 May.

From BBC

Miss Parrish's body was found in the River Yonne, not far from Auxerre, the following morning.

From BBC

Speaking to local newspaper L’Yonne Républicaine, Furlan said he was notified of a 10-day suspension on Tuesday.

From Seattle Times