Barca
an ancient Carthaginian family to which Hamilcar, Hasdrubal, and Hannibal belonged.
Other words from Barca
- Barcan, adjective
Words Nearby Barca
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How to use Barca in a sentence
The Conde de Barca, then prime minister, was certainly aware of the preparations of the French government.
Journal of a Voyage to Brazil | Maria GrahamIf a stitch of sail had been taken off our vessel she could never have reached the Barca, though her crew strove hard to meet us.
Guy Livingstone; | George A. LawrenceOn land they did not trust the one really great general whom 33 they had—Hamilcar Barca.
Ancient Rome | Mary Agnes HamiltonBarca, Carthage has need that you should take the general command of the Punic forces against the Mercenaries!
Salammbo | Gustave FlaubertFrom time to time Barca had a volley of arrows discharged behind him to check them, and several were killed.
Salammbo | Gustave Flaubert
British Dictionary definitions for Barca
/ (ˈbɑːkə) /
the surname of several noted Carthaginian generals, including Hamilcar, Hasdrubal, and Hannibal
Derived forms of Barca
- Barcan, adjective
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