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Azores
geographical name \ˈā-ˌzȯrz, ə-ˈ\
Definition of AZORES
islands North Atlantic belonging to Portugal & lying ab 800 miles (1287 kilometers) off coast of Portugal; chief town Ponta Delgada area 905 square miles (2344 square kilometers), pop 241,763
— Azor·e·an \ā-ˈzȯr-ē-ən, ə-\ adjective or noun
Variants of AZORES
Azores or Portuguese Aço·res \ə-ˈsȯr-ēsh\
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Azores
geographical name \ˈā-ˌzȯrz, ə-ˈzȯrz\
Definition of AZORES for Kids
islands North Atlantic belonging to Portugal & lying 800 mi. (1287 km.) W of Portuguese coast
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