montpellier

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Hérault, in S France, near the Mediterranean.

noun

1. a department in S France. 2403 sq. mi. (6225 sq. km). Capital: Montpellier.

noun

1. a city in S France, the chief town of Languedoc: its university was founded by Pope Nicholas IV in 1289; wine trade. Pop: 225 392 (1999)

noun

1. a department of S France, in Languedoc-Roussillon region. Capital: Montpellier. Pop: 945 901 (2003 est). Area: 6224 sq km (2427 sq miles)