Walloon

noun

Wal·​loon wä-ˈlün How to pronounce Walloon (audio)
1
: a member of a people of southern and southeastern Belgium and adjacent parts of France
2
: a French dialect of the Walloons
Walloon adjective

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Belgium’s Freaks Factory is a joint venture between Walloon production company Frakas Prods. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025 Oh, and be sure to ask for a complimentary Hotel Walloon Kids Activity Kit, which keeps kids entertained by keeping their eyes peeled for objects throughout Walloon Lake Village on a special scavenger hunt that results in a prize at the end. — Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024

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Etymology

Middle French Wallon, adjective & noun, of Germanic origin; probably akin to Old High German Walah Celt, Roman, Old English Wealh Celt, Welshman — more at welsh

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Walloon was in 1567

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