Castries

[ kas-treez, -trees, kah-stree ]

/ ˈkæs triz, -tris, kɑˈstri /

noun

a port in and the capital of the state of St. Lucia, on the NW coast.

St. Lucia

[ loo-shuh, -see-uh ]

/ ˈlu ʃə, -si ə /

noun

one of the Windward Islands, in the E West Indies.

an independent country comprising this island: a former British colony; gained independence 1979. 238 sq. mi. (616 sq. km). Capital: Castries.

Related formsSt. Lucian, adjective, noun

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Examples from the Web for castries

There is a fear that the Marechal de Castries is disposed to retire.
Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson|Thomas Jefferson
This was enclosed to me by the subscribers, to be delivered to the Marechal de Castries.
The Writings of Thomas Jefferson|Thomas Jefferson
But Castries sticks in my memory for a reason which means more to a deep-water sailor than any land fightin'.
Plotting in Pirate Seas|Francis Rolt-Wheeler
I received yesterday your favor of the 29th, and have written on the subject of it to the Marchal de Castries this morning.
Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson|Thomas Jefferson

Mine of the 13th informed you that I had written to the M. de Castries on the subject of Puchilberg's interference.
Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson|Thomas Jefferson

British Dictionary definitions for castries

Castries

/ (kæsˈtriːs) /

noun

the capital and chief port of St Lucia. Pop: 14 000 (2005 est)

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