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===Origin/meaning=== | |||
Auvernier is a village on the Noth bank of the Neuchâtel Lake and historically a village of fishermen and wine growers. Even though at present viticulture is of greater importance, the fish was chosen in the early 20<sup>th</sup> century as a symbol, due to the importance of fisheries at the time. | Auvernier is a village on the Noth bank of the Neuchâtel Lake and historically a village of fishermen and wine growers. Even though at present viticulture is of greater importance, the fish was chosen in the early 20<sup>th</sup> century as a symbol, due to the importance of fisheries at the time. | ||