Araucania

[ar-aw-key-nee-uh; Spanish ah-rou-kah-nyah]

noun

a region in central Chile.

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The question whether the Britannia had been wrecked on the shores of Chili or Araucania was decided in the negative.
In Search of the Castaways
Jules Verne
For she is Chilian built; her tall tapering masts made of trees from the ancient forests of Araucania.
The Flag of Distress
Mayne Reid
Orélie, the First of the name, has according to rumour recovered at present his lofty position among the Indians of Araucania.
The Human Race
Louis Figuier
They now crossed the fertile territory of Araucania, rich in vineyards and flocks.
In Search of the Castaways
Jules Verne
During the year 1551 Valdivia occupied himself in fortifying Concepcion and making preparations for an invasion of Araucania.
The South American Republics, Part II (of 2)
Thomas C. Dawson

British Dictionary definitions for araucania

Araucania

noun

a region of central Chile, inhabited by Araucanian Indians

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Araucania

Examples from the Web for araucania

Historical Examples

The question whether the Britannia had been wrecked on the shores of Chili or Araucania was decided in the negative.

For she is Chilian built; her tall tapering masts made of trees from the ancient forests of Araucania.

Orélie, the First of the name, has according to rumour recovered at present his lofty position among the Indians of Araucania.

They now crossed the fertile territory of Araucania, rich in vineyards and flocks.

During the year 1551 Valdivia occupied himself in fortifying Concepcion and making preparations for an invasion of Araucania.

Araucania