French river and department (5)

I believe the answer is:

loire

(Other definitions for loire that I've seen before include "France's longest river" , "European river" , "Longest French river" , "valley famous for its wines" , "French river (Orleans, Tours, Nantes)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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