Alava

American  

[al-uh-vuh] / ˈæl ə və /

noun

1. Cape Alava, a cape in northwestern Washington State: the westernmost point in the conterminous United States.

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Etymology

Origin of Alava

First recorded in 1885–90; named after José Manuel de Álava (1743–95), Spanish army officer, governor of Acapulco, and explorer of the Pacific Northwest

Example Sentences

"It's a premium quality textile fibre, which looks and feels natural - like cotton," says Mr Alava, rubbing his own navy blue tee between his fingers.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2022

Mr Alava explains that the product is produced through a complex, multi-step process which starts with shredding old textiles and removing synthetic materials and dyes, and ends with a new fibre, regenerated from extracted cellulose.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2022

“But I didn’t feel my legs or any pain because all of that was overcome by the amount of adrenaline from the group,” Mr. Alava said of the protest.

From New York Times • Jul. 2, 2020

Among those celebrating in central London were ambassadors from across Europe as well as the great-great-great grandson of Miguel de Alava, a Spanish general who was with Wellington at Waterloo.

From The Guardian • Jun. 21, 2015

We’re on our way to the Cape Alava Trail.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day