Diu

[ dee-oo ]

noun

1. part of the union territory of Daman and Diu (Goa, Daman, and Diu in 1961–87) in W India: a former Portuguese colony, comprising a small island and seaport at the extremity of Kathiawar peninsula.

Diu

/ ˈdiːuː /

noun

1. a small island off the NW coast of India: together with a mainland area, it formed a district of Portuguese India (1535–1961); formerly part of the Indian Union Territory of Goa, Daman, and Diu (1962–87)

Example Sentences

Et cert diu inter hos populos tant auctoritatis Sagamus n fuit.

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Nam neque id diu fuit, & semper altero decumbente, alter stetit.

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De Cunna rushed to Diu; a treaty was speedily concluded with Badur—the fort was planned, and its erection commenced with vigor.

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Leaving Dabul, the viceroy proceeded for Diu, expecting to procure provisions along the coast.

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He went first to Aden and thence to Diu, where he put himself under the protection of the king of Cambaya.

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