a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
"The historic city of Orleans, located on the Loire river and famous as the site of the 15th-century English siege, now celebrates its pivotal role in the Hundred Years' War."
a long siege of Orleans by the English was relieved by Joan of Arc in 1429
"The historic relief of Orleans from its long English siege by Joan of Arc in 1429 remains a pivotal moment in French history."
A cloth made of worsted and cotton, used for making clothes.
"The tailor selected a piece of orleans fabric to craft the customer's new suit."
In plain English: Orleans is an old name for New Orleans, Louisiana's biggest city known for its music and food scene.
"They visited the historic city of Orleans during their vacation in France."
The capital city of Centre-Val de Loire, France.
"Orleans is not the capital city of Centre-Val de Loire; that title belongs to Orléans' nearby neighbor, which makes it a common point of confusion when studying French geography."
The English word orleans comes directly from the French town of Orléans. This place was originally named by Romans after Emperor Aurelian, who rebuilt the city.