Alava
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Alava
First recorded in 1885–90; named after José Manuel de Álava (1743–95), Spanish army officer, governor of Acapulco, and explorer of the Pacific Northwest
Example Sentences
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Mr Alava explains that the product is produced through a complex, multi-step process which starts with shredding old textiles and removing synthetic materials and dyes, and ends with a new fibre, regenerated from extracted cellulose.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2022
"It's a premium quality textile fibre, which looks and feels natural - like cotton," says Mr Alava, rubbing his own navy blue tee between his fingers.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2022
Jesse Alava, 31, who went on the Times Square protest and plans to attend others, admitted that after 25 miles on a regular bike ride, he’d usually be exhausted.
From New York Times ● Jul. 2, 2020
Among those celebrating in central London were ambassadors from across Europe as well as the great-great-great grandson of Miguel de Alava, a Spanish general who was with Wellington at Waterloo.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 21, 2015
We’re on our way to the Cape Alava Trail.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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