Brazos

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

/ ˈbrɑ zoʊs; locally ˈbræz əs, ˈbreɪ zəs /

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noun

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

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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.
Texas’s Best Riding for Every Kind of Cyclist|elessard|July 27, 2021|Outside Online
It took us three full days to ascend the river Brazos to the town of Brazoria, a distance of only thirty miles.
Tales from Blackwood|Various
The Tepahues were 'habitadores de una pennsula que forman dos rios brazos del Mayo al Oriente de los de esta nacion.'
The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Volume 1|Hubert Howe Bancroft
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
Holding a northerly course, the travellers crossed the Brazos, and reached the waters of the Trinity.
La Salle and the Discovery of the Great West|Francis Parkman