Belize

[buh-leez]

Be·lize

[buh-leez]
noun
1.
Formerly, British Honduras. a parliamentary democracy in N Central America: a former British crown colony; gained independence 1981. 224,663; 8867 sq. mi. (22,966 sq. km). Capital: Belmopan.
2.
Also called Belize City. a seaport in and the main city of Belize. 50,000.
3.
a river flowing NE through Belize to the Gulf of Honduras. 180 miles (290 km) long.
Be·li·ze·an [buh-lee-zee-uhn] , adjective, noun
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Belize is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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Belize (bəˈliːz)
 
n
Former name (until 1973): British Honduras a state in Central America, on the Caribbean Sea: site of a Mayan civilization until the 9th century ad; colonized by the British from 1638; granted internal self-government in 1964; became an independent state within the Commonwealth in 1981. Official language: English; Carib and Spanish are also spoken. Currency: Belize dollar. Capital: Belmopan. Pop: 261 000 (2004 est). Area: 22 965 sq km (8867 sq miles)

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