versailles

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Yvelines, in N France, about 12 miles (19 km) SW of Paris: palace of the French kings; peace treaty between the Allies and Germany 1919.

noun

1. a department in N France. 877 sq. mi. (2271 sq. km). Capital: Versailles.

noun

1. a city in N central France, near Paris: site of an elaborate royal residence built for Louis XIV; seat of the French kings (1682–1789). Pop: 85 726 (1999)
2. Treaty of Versailles
   1. the treaty of 1919 imposed upon Germany by the Allies (except for the US and the Soviet Union): the most important of the five peace treaties that concluded World War I
   2. another name for (the Treaty of) Paris of 1783See Paris 1 (def. 1)

noun

1. a department of N France, in Île de France region. Capital: Versailles. Pop: 1 370 443 (2003 est). Area: 2271 sq km (886 sq miles)

of uncertain origin; perhaps from Latin versus “slope.” Originally a hunting lodge built by Louis XIII; made into a palace 17c. by Louis XIV.

City in northern France about ten miles southwest of Paris.