Alsatian
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Alsatian may refer to:
- Alsatian, a person from the AlsaceAlsaceAlsace is the fifth-smallest of the 27 regions of France in land area , and the smallest in metropolitan France. It is also the seventh-most densely populated region in France and third most densely populated region in metropolitan France, with ca. 220 inhabitants per km²...
region of France or a speaker of the Alsatian language - Alsatian languageAlsatian languageAlsatian is a Low Alemannic German dialect spoken in most of Alsace, a region in eastern France which has passed between French and German control many times.-Language family:...
, the language or dialect of the Alsace region of northeast France - American Alsatian, a rare breed of dog originating in the United States
- Alsace wineAlsace wineAlsace wine or Alsatian wine is produced in the Alsace region in France and is primarily white. These wines, which for historical reasons have a strong Germanic influence, are produced under three different Appellations d'Origine Contrôlées : Alsace AOC for white, rosé and red wines, Alsace Grand...
, a white wine from the Alsace region of France - German Shepherd DogGerman Shepherd DogThe German Shepherd Dog , also known as an Alsatian or just the German Shepherd, is a breed of large-sized dog that originated in Germany. The German Shepherd is a relatively new breed of dog, with its origin dating to 1899. As part of the Herding Group, the German Shepherd is a working dog...
, also known as an Alsatian in the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth of Nations, and Republic of Ireland
See also
- Elsässer (disambiguation)
- List of Alsatians
- "Alsatian Cousin", the first track on Morrissey's 1988 debut album, Viva HateViva HateViva Hate is Morrissey's debut solo album, released on 14 March 1988 by HMV Records. The album was considered a very strong foray into Morrissey's solo career, as he utilised his traditional lyrical style and retained the basic sound that The Smiths had developed by the time they broke up. It...