Alençon is a proper noun denoting a town in Normandy, France, known for its lace. In English usage, it refers to the lace or the city itself, and may appear in historical or culinary contexts. The pronunciation tends to follow French phonology even in English sentences, which makes it a good test of accented English consistency with a French-word ending. It is typically capitalized and used as a region or product name rather than a common noun.
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