Castile
Americannoun
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Spanish Castilla. a former kingdom comprising most of Spain.
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Also called Castile soap. a variety of mild soap, made from olive oil and sodium hydroxide.
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any hard soap made from fats and oils, often partly from olive oil.
noun
Example Sentences
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Sunday's vote will be followed by regional elections in Andalusia, Aragon, and Castile and Leon during the first half of 2026.
From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025
Mayfield’s provocative debut is primarily set in 2019, against a backdrop of the murders of Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner and Philando Castile.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2024
In 2016, following the fatal police shootings of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling, rap music and protest were almost inextricably linked.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 9, 2023
Edward I visited the site in 1283 and gave the estate to his wife, Eleanor of Castile, and the court of north Wales continued to be maintained until the first half of the 14th century.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2023
He kept the minds of the barons of Castile occupied with this, so that, concentrating on that war, they did not consider rebellion.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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