Valois

adjective Va·lois \ˈval-ˌwä, val-ˈ\

Definition of VALOIS

: of or relating to the French royal house that ruled from 1328 to 1589

Philippe de Valois (Philip VI of France)

First Known Use: 1883

geographical name Va·lois \ˈval-ˌwä, väl-ˈwä\

medieval county & duchy N France in NE Île-de-France ∗ Crépy-en-Valois

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