Cebú

[ se-boo ]

/ sɛˈbu /

noun

an island in the S central Philippines. 1703 sq. mi. (4411 sq. km).

a seaport on this island.

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Examples from the Web for cebu

And once a month the town would be awakened by the siren whistle of the little hemp-boat from Cebu.
The Great White Tribe in Filipinia|Paul T. Gilbert
This year saw considerable sickness in the garrison of Jolo; a large number of patients were removed to Zamboanga and 318 to Cebu.
The History of Sulu|Najeeb M. Saleeby
Ten days after this occurrence a revolt blazed out on the island of Cebu.
A History of the Philippines|David P. Barrows
Cebu was occupied, and Manila was taken and made the seat of government.
The Spell of the Hawaiian Islands and the Philippines|Isabel Anderson

A large hostile caracoa was discovered on the coast of the city of Cebu.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898: Volume XXII, 1625-29|Various

British Dictionary definitions for cebu

Cebu

/ (sɪˈbuː) /

noun

an island in the central Philippines. Pop: 2 091 602 (latest est). Area: 4422 sq km (1707 sq miles)

a port in the Philippines, on E Cebu island. Pop: 796 000 (2005 est)

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