Corsica
an island in the Mediterranean, southeast of and forming a department of France. 3,367 sq. mi. (8,720 sq. km). Capital: Ajaccio.
- French Corse [kawrs] /kɔrs/ .
Other words from Corsica
- Cor·si·can, adjective, noun
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How to use Corsica in a sentence
That shows that you can kill with total impunity in Corsica.
Rampant Unsolved Murders Continue on Corsica, France’s “Isle of Beauty” | Tracy McNicoll | November 17, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTFor the first time, the tour begins in the Mediterranean, in Corsica, nicknamed the “Island of Beauty.”
Lance Armstrong’s Shadow Looms Large Over 100th Edition of Tour de France | Tracy McNicoll | October 25, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTThe magazine claims the couple spent an August weekend in Corsica and that, in her company, "DSK has become a gentleman again."
Is This Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s New Girlfriend? | Tracy McNicoll | September 6, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTPauline was born in Corsica in 1780 with an itch to scratch.
In the heart of the Corsica Cape is a fairytale-like landscape surrounded by vines and the Mediterranean.
The general assembly of Corsica, consisting of 1,009 delegates, unanimously expelled the Bonaparte family.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellGeneral Paoli fled, and embarked at Corsica for England, where he remained until 1790.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellOther causes contributed to the unpopularity of the ministers, among them the French annexation of Corsica.
The Political History of England - Vol. X. | William HuntFrom the naval point of view, as a strategic measure, the acquisition of Corsica by the British was a matter of great importance.
The Life of Nelson, Vol. I (of 2) | A. T. (Alfred Thayer) MahanThus the transfer of Corsica to Great Britain had a very important bearing upon the military and political conditions.
The Life of Nelson, Vol. I (of 2) | A. T. (Alfred Thayer) Mahan
British Dictionary definitions for Corsica
/ (ˈkɔːsɪkə) /
an island in the Mediterranean, west of N Italy: forms, with 43 islets, a region of France; mountainous; settled by Greeks in about 560 bc; sold by Genoa to France in 1768. Capital: Ajaccio. Pop: 265 999 (2003 est). Area: 8682 sq km (3367 sq miles): French name: Corse
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Cultural definitions for Corsica
Island in the Mediterranean Sea; part of France, lying southeast of the French mainland, north of Sardinia, and west of Italy.
Notes for Corsica
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