allier

noun

1. a river flowing N from S France to the Loire. About 250 miles (400 km) long.
2. a department in central France. 2850 sq. mi. (7380 sq. km). Capital: Moulins.

noun

1. a department of central France, in Auvergne region. Capital: Moulins. Pop: 342 307 (2003 est). Area: 7382 sq km (2879 sq miles)
2. a river in S central France, rising in the Cévennes and flowing north to the Loire. Length: over 403 km (250 miles)