Chaudière
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Chaudière is a French word meaning boiler
Boiler
A boiler is a closed vessel in which water or other fluid is heated. The heated or vaporized fluid exits the boiler for use in various processes or heating applications.-Materials:...

 and an archaic
Archaism
In language, an archaism is the use of a form of speech or writing that is no longer current. This can either be done deliberately or as part of a specific jargon or formula...

 French word for cauldron
Cauldron
A cauldron or caldron is a large metal pot for cooking and/or boiling over an open fire, with a large mouth and frequently with an arc-shaped hanger.- Etymology :...

 or kettle. It can also refer to:

Locations:
  • La Chaudière
    La Chaudière
    La Chaudière is a commune in the Drôme department in southeastern France.-Population:-References:*...

    , a village and commune in the Drôme département of south-eastern France
  • Chaudière River
    Chaudière River
    The Chaudière River is a long river with its source near the Town of Lac-Mégantic, in southeast Quebec, Canada. From its source Lake Megantic in the Chaudière-Appalaches region, it runs northwards to flow into the St. Lawrence River opposite Quebec City...

     in eastern Quebec, Canada
  • Chaudière Falls
    Chaudière Falls
    The Chaudière Falls are a set of cascades and waterfall in the centre of the Ottawa-Gatineau metropolitan area in Canada where the Ottawa River narrows between a rocky escarpment on both sides of the river. The location is just west of the Chaudière Bridge, northwest of the Canadian War Museum at...

     on the Ottawa River between Ottawa and Gatineau, Canada
  • Chaudière Bridge, crossing the Ottawa River at the Chaudière Falls
  • Chaudière-Appalaches
    Chaudière-Appalaches
    Chaudière-Appalaches is an administrative region in Quebec, Canada. It comprises most of what is historically known as the "Beauce" |the electoral district of Beauce]]). It is named for the Chaudière River and the Appalachian Mountains....

    , an administrative region in Quebec, Canada
  • Terrasses de la Chaudière
    Terrasses de la Chaudière
    Terrasses de la Chaudière is a complex of government office buildings in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. The complex was built in 1978 as part of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau's initiative to see more federal workers based in the Quebec side of the Ottawa River. It was built by developer Robert Campeau...

    , a government office complex in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada


Ships:
  • HMCS Chaudière (H99) of the Royal Canadian Navy (1943–1946)
  • HMCS Chaudiere (DDE 235)
    HMCS Chaudiere (DDE 235)
    HMCS Chaudiere was a that served in the Royal Canadian Navy and later the Canadian Forces from 1959-1974.Chaudiere was the second vessel in her class and is the second Canadian naval unit to bear this name....

     of the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Forces (1959–1974)


Other:
  • Le Régiment de la Chaudière
    Le Régiment de la Chaudière
    The Régiment de la Chaudière is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Forces.-Insignia:The regimental insignia consists of two crossed machine guns, surmounted by a beaver supporting a fleur-de-lys...

    , a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Forces
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