Brazos

[ brah-zohs; locally braz-uhs, brey-zuhs ]

noun
  1. a river flowing SE from N Texas to the Gulf of Mexico. 870 miles (1,400 km) long.

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How to use Brazos in a sentence

  • Though advanced trails like Highlander, Root Canal, and Babbler will challenge even the most skilled riders, routes like River Trail, which winds through towering pecan trees on the banks of the Brazos, are great for beginners and families.

  • It took us three full days to ascend the river Brazos to the town of Brazoria, a distance of only thirty miles.

  • The Tepahues were 'habitadores de una pennsula que forman dos rios Brazos del Mayo al Oriente de los de esta nacion.'

  • He also urged that volunteers be forwarded rapidly to Brazos.

    General Scott | General Marcus J. Wright
  • Because of swollen streams, Aguayo made a wide detour to the north, crossing the Brazos near Waco.

    The Colonization of North America | Herbert Eugene Bolton