haricot bean, kidney bean.

(historical) A federation in central Africa, stretching from the Sahara to the Congo River.

(UK) A type of full-fitting women's underwear.

A type of steatite, used to mark cloth and as a lubricant in shoes, gloves etc.

A mixture of vinegar, oil and other herbs or flavourings (vinaigrette).

An area of the coast in southern France, popular with holiday-makers.

(jewelry) Fine wire of silver or other metal wound into a flexible coil, used for finishing beaded jewelry.

A former part of the French colonial empire in Indochina in southeast Asia, consisting of the current territories of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.

(historical) A former colony of France in Africa, now called Mali.

A former colony of France in Africa, now called Djibouti.