1. Rouen - Noun
2. Rouen - Proper noun
Rouen
The capital city of Normandy, France, on the River Seine.
Rouen (plural Rouens)
A heavyweight breed of domesticated duck, of French origin.
A much larger value is consumed in lettuces than in pineapples, throughout Europe at large; and the superb shawls of Cachemere are, in France, a very poor object in trade, in comparison with the plain cotton goods of Rouen. Jean-Baptiste Say
Along the quays of the port of Rouen, the finest and largest sailing ships, modern warships and many other outstanding ships (around 50) come from all around the world and sail up the river 'La Seine' towards Rouen. Source: Internet
Although it did not have a university, Rouen became an important intellectual centre by reason of its reputed schools of higher learning. Source: Internet
Both teams went three-and-out on their next possessions, and Denver punter Tom Rouen 's 47-yard kick planted Green Bay at their own 5-yard line with 7:38 left in the quarter. Source: Internet
Clement VI had been Archbishop of Rouen and adviser to Philippe IV before, so his links to the French court were much stronger than those of his predecessors. Source: Internet
Bill Marshall, Cristina Johnston, France and the Americas: culture, politics, and history Volume 3, p. 185 Rouen soft-paste porcelain was the first porcelain of France, dating from the end of the 17th century. Source: Internet