Verdun Definition & Meaning

verdun
noun
  1. a battle in World War I (1916); in some of the bloodiest fighting in World War I the German offensive was stopped

"Verdun" in song lyrics

See how verdun is used in real songs:

  • "battle of verdun"
    AOL — AOL
  • "world war one verdun"
    AOL — AOL
  • "french casualties verdun"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "verdun"

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