Azores
a group of islands in the N Atlantic, W of Portugal: politically part of Portugal. 890 sq. mi. (2,305 sq. km).
Other words from Azores
- A·zo·re·an, A·zo·ri·an [uh-zawr-ee-uhn, -zohr-], /əˈzɔr i ən, -ˈzoʊr-/, adjective, noun
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How to use Azores in a sentence
A volcano broke out in the island of St. George, one of the Azores.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellThe Congress at Vienna had decreed his transportation to the Azores.
Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) | Charles MorrisSimilar stories were not unknown to him of like apparitions being familiar in the Azores.
The two frail vessels, however, rode out the storm and at last put into one of the Azores to refit.
The Story of American History | Albert F. BlaisdellIn the latitude of the Azores it became necessary to force the yacht's engines to escape from a German corsair.
The Enemies of Women | Vicente Blasco Ibez
British Dictionary definitions for Azores
/ (əˈzɔːz) /
the Azores three groups of volcanic islands in the N Atlantic, since 1976 an autonomous region of Portugal. Capital: Ponta Delgada (on São Miguel). Pop: 241 762 (2001). Area: 2335 sq km (901 sq miles): Portuguese name: Açores
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Cultural definitions for Azores
[ (ay-zawrz, uh-zawrz) ]
Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, west of mainland Portugal, belonging to Portugal.
Notes for Azores
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