Azores
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- proper noun
- /əˈzɔrz/
- The Azores are known for their stunning landscapes and unique biodiversity.
- Azores Islands
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Watch on YouTubeThe Lenten heat has our neighbor from the Azores out with his spade.
- The Lenten heat has our neighbor from the Azores out with his spade.
- I've been in Bombay, I've been in Istanbul, I've been in Lisbon, Porto, in the islands of the Azores.
- And that's why I come up with, you know, that to me, Azores fits the bill.
Examples
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In the Azores, Colón found a log carved with tools.
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Moreover, those who visit the Azores generally favor other islands in the out-of-the-way chain.
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No, the Azores is in Europe.
Fiction book (2000) -
And then in the Azores, I was not prepared for the level of beauty that we encountered.
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However, the automatic navigation system flew the plane straight toward the Azores rather than Ireland.
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Meanwhile, New England ship captains brought Portuguese seamen from the Azores.
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The U.S. Navy NC-4 flew from Newfoundland to England... via the Azores.
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Some mapmakers of the 16th century used a prime meridian through the Azores (26-30 degrees west of Greenwich on today's maps).
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Many tourists visit the Azores every year to explore its volcanic islands.
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The Azores, a group of islands in the North Atlantic, are famous for their lush green hills.
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Etymology
Azores comes from the old Portuguese word açor meaning 'goshawk', like the English word 'hawk', because early sailors thought they saw big hawks on the islands. So, although the name began with a bird, Azores today means the group of volcanic islands in the North Atlantic.