Morelos

[ maw-re-laws ]

noun
  1. a state in S central Mexico. 1,916 sq. mi. (4,960 sq. km). Capital: Cuernavaca.

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How to use Morelos in a sentence

  • How much Morelos merited the honour will appear in the sequel.

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  • The Mexican writers do not state in what year Morelos was born.

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  • Meanwhile Don Cornelio was going at full speed on his message to Morelos.

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  • Trujano and Morelos replied to it; one attacking in front, and the other upon the rear.

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  • Surrounded by his staff, Morelos still continued to watch the progress of events.

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British Dictionary definitions for Morelos

Morelos

/ (Spanish moˈrelɔs) /


noun
  1. an inland state of S central Mexico, on the S slope of the great plateau. Capital: Cuernavaca. Pop: 1 552 878 (2000 est). Area: 4988 sq km (1926 sq miles)

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