Tortuga

[ tawr-too-guh ]

noun

1. an island off the N coast of and belonging to Haiti: formerly a pirate stronghold. 23 miles (37 km) long; 70 sq. mi. (180 sq. km).

Tortuga

/ tɔːˈtuːɡə /

noun

1. an island in the Caribbean, off the NW coast of Haiti: haunt of pirates in the 17th century. Area: 180 sq km (70 sq miles) French nameLa Tortuela tɔrty

Example Sentences

Far Tortuga by Peter Matthiessen – An incredible book in form and substance.

From The Daily Beast

The local name for this turtle is tortuga blanca; it is sought for its meat.

From Project Gutenberg

They shortly after took possession of Tortuga, which they found to be a tropical region indeed, but no paradise.

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Natives of the coastal lowlands tell of another "tortuga de la tierra" besides Geoemyda rubida.

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We made it hot, and so they marooned us: me on a dry Tortuga cay, and him in an oarless boat.

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That is a tortuga, or land-tortoise, tracing its singular double trail.

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