Allier
1. a department of central France, in Auvergne region. Capital: Moulins. Pop.: 342 307 (2003 est.). Area: 7382 sq. km (2879 sq. miles)
2. a river in S central France, rising in the Cévennes and flowing north to the Loire. Length: over 403 km (250 miles)
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