Guadalupe
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- proper noun
- /ˌɡwɑːdəˈluːpeɪ/
- US
:
río Guadalupe
- Many families enjoy kayaking on the Guadalupe every summer.
- Guadalupe River
- Guadalupe River flood
- Guadalupe River flood control
Examples
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I roll down both windows and let the hot breeze blast me as I follow the twisting highway eastward alongside the Guadalupe.
Fiction book (1994) -
The Guadalupe River project will use about one-sixth of the unused water rights in that basin.
Academic text (2004) -
Among these species is the endangered whooping crane, which spends winters near the mouth of the Guadalupe and San Antonio rivers.
Academic text (2008) -
GCRD and these two groups specified that they would be willing to pursue a negotiated resolution instead; however, they formed the Guadalupe River Flood Control Project Collaborative with the four project sponsors in June 1997.
Academic text (2007) -
Fishing enthusiasts often catch bass and catfish in the Guadalupe River.
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The scenic views along the Guadalupe make it a popular spot for weekend outings.
Compounds
An island in Mexico in the Pacific Ocean west of Baja California with rugged cliffs and rare wildlife
A national park in western Texas with rugged mountains and the state's highest point
A tree with blue green leaves that grows on Guadalupe Island and spreads widely
A seal with thick fur that lives on rocky Pacific coasts near California and Mexico
Surface Forms
Etymology
Guadalupe the Texas river takes its name from the same Spanish root: Guada- from Arabic wadi meaning 'river', so thinking of it as a 'river' name helps you remember why it is the name of a real river used for boating and fishing.