Castries

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

noun

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

St. Lucia

[loo-shuh, -see-uh]

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

Historical Examples of castries

He was going to marry Miss Castries, and the business was his own business.
The Works of Rudyard Kipling: One Volume Edition
Rudyard Kipling
There is a fear that the Maréchal de Castries is disposed to retire.
The Writings of Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
On the 13th of June the Castries sent her boat for the daily supply of wood and water.
Celebrated Travels and Travellers
Jules Verne
Doubtless, but for the accident to the Castries, Marion would have fallen in with them.
Celebrated Travels and Travellers
Jules Verne
She willingly revealed her identity, she was the Duchesse de Castries.
Honoré de Balzac
Albert Keim and Louis Lumet

British Dictionary definitions for castries

Castries

noun

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

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