cher

adjective French.

1. dear; beloved: used in referring to or addressing a man or boy.

noun

1. a river in central France, flowing NW to the Loire River. 220 miles (355 km) long.
2. a department in central France. 2820 sq. mi. (7305 sq. km). Capital: Bourges.
3. a female given name.

noun

1. a department of central France, in E Centre region. Capital: Bourges. Pop: 312 277 (2003 est). Area: 7304 sq km (2849 sq miles)
2. a river in central France, rising in the Massif Central and flowing northwest to the Loire. Length: 354 km (220 miles)