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A U.S. state in New England, known for its rocky coastline and lobster industry.
"Maine is famous for its lighthouses and fresh seafood."
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A former province in northwestern France, after which the U.S. state is thought to be named.
"The historical province of Maine had Le Mans as its capital."
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Etymology
The U.S. state was named by early French explorers after the French province of Maine, whose own name comes from Old French Cemaine, ultimately from the Gaulish Cenomani tribe.