Callao

[ kah-you ]

/ kɑˈyaʊ /

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noun

a seaport in W Peru, near Lima.

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Words nearby Callao

call alarm, callaloo, call-and-response, Callanetics, callant, Callao, Callas, call a spade a spade, callathump, callback, call-board

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The Spaniards at Malate returned the fire and struck the Callao without doing any damage.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman
Leading from the Callao gate is the fine long avenue of trees I have already mentioned.
Travels in Peru, on the Coast, in the Sierra, Across the Cordilleras and the Andes, into the Primeval Forests|J. J. von Tschudi
On their approach becoming known, a great number of persons proceeded from Callao to the Alameda to meet them.
Travels in Peru, on the Coast, in the Sierra, Across the Cordilleras and the Andes, into the Primeval Forests|J. J. von Tschudi
Within the last few years a regular line of omnibuses has been established between Callao and Lima.
Travels in Peru, on the Coast, in the Sierra, Across the Cordilleras and the Andes, into the Primeval Forests|J. J. von Tschudi

Still more horrible was the destruction in the harbor of Callao.
Travels in Peru, on the Coast, in the Sierra, Across the Cordilleras and the Andes, into the Primeval Forests|J. J. von Tschudi

British Dictionary definitions for Callao

Callao

/ (Spanish kaˈʎao) /

noun

a port in W Peru, near Lima, on Callao Bay : chief import centre of Peru. Pop: 813 264 (2005 est)

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