Matanzas

[ muh-tan-zuhs; Spanish mah-tahn-sahs ]

noun

1. a seaport on the NW coast of Cuba.

Matanzas

/ maˈtanθas; məˈtænzəs /

noun

1. a port in W central Cuba: founded in 1693 and developed into the second city of Cuba in the mid-19th century; exports chiefly sugar. Pop: 130 000 (2005 est)

Example Sentences

In Matanzas, at the east of Havana, more insurgents are said to be gathered.

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It is reported on the best authority that Gomez has crossed the Matanzas border, and is now in Havana province.

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He knew there was no regular conveyance to Matanzas, but as he felt now he would go if he had to walk or swim there.

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He could remember too vividly her face as she had been talking with Meramble on the veranda of the old house at Matanzas.

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It is about twenty feet in height, and formerly had brass cannon mounted on the ramparts, designed to command Matanzas Bar.

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