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Orizaba

Orizaba

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A city in east central Mexico with pleasant weather and mountain views
  • proper noun
: Orizaba
  • In Orizaba, you can find beautiful parks and stunning views of the mountains.
  • Pico de Orizaba
  • El Pico de Orizaba
  • Orizaba peak

Examples

  • A Volcanic eruption in Veracruz at El pico de Orizaba

    2012 Doomsday (2008)

  • Still on board the ship Sinaia, Rejano's first sight of Mexico—the magnificent peak of the Orizaba volcano—is fused, confused with the Conquerors' sight:

    Academic text (2000)

  • Many tourists visit Orizaba for its beautiful scenery and mild climate.

  • The vibrant culture and history of Orizaba attract many visitors each year.

Compounds

Pico de Orizaba
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A tall extinct volcano in southern Mexico that is the country's highest peak

Mount Orizaba
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The highest mountain in Mexico, an inactive volcano between Mexico City and Veracruz

Mt Orizaba
8.2

An extinct volcano in southern Mexico that is the highest peak in Mexico

Surface Forms

Orizaba main

Etymology

Orizaba comes from the local indigenous languages and was kept by Spanish settlers for the town near a great mountain. A helpful way to remember Orizaba is to think of the famous Pico de Orizaba, where 'pico' means 'peak', so the name reminds you of the city's mountain views.