Ormuz
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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He desired also to return to Ormuz in order to punish the Minister, Cogeatar, and firmly establish Portuguese influence in the Persian Gulf.
From Rulers of India: Albuquerque by Stephens, Henry Morse
This coast lasts as far as Cape Fasalhat, which is xxv leagues from Xeher, between north-east and east, where the kingdom and rule of the King of Ormuz begins.
From A Description of the Coasts of East Africa and Malabar in the Beginning of the Sixteenth Century by Barbosa, Duarte
Great Menez next the Lusian sword shall bear; Menez, the dread of Afric, high shall rear His victor lance, till deep shall Ormuz groan, And tribute doubled her revolt atone.
From The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem by Camões, Luís de
This place is one of much trade, and produces a great deal to the king of Ormuz.
From A Description of the Coasts of East Africa and Malabar in the Beginning of the Sixteenth Century by Barbosa, Duarte
Thence they came by way of Mesopotamia to Ormuz on the Persian Gulf, as if they contemplated a sea voyage.
From A Short History of the World by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
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