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Tour·nai

(tər-nā′)

A city of western Belgium on the Scheldt River. Dating to pre-Roman times, it was a prosperous textile-manufacturing town from the 15th century to the 17th century.

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Tournai

(French turnɛ)

(Placename) a city in W Belgium, in Hainaut province on the River Scheldt: under several different European rulers until 1814. Pop: 67 341 (2004 est). Flemish name: Doornik

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Tour•nai

or Tour•nay

(tʊərˈneɪ)

n.

a city in W Belgium, on the Scheldt River. 66,749.

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