Cebú

[se-boo]

noun

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

a seaport on this island.

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Historical Examples of cebu

Coal is mined in the island of Cebu and is abundant in most of the islands.
Commercial Geography
Jacques W. Redway
The white (Chinese) radishes are the variety most commonly grown in Cebu.
A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan
John U. Wolff
How did the King of Cebu act when he learned of the leader's death?
Alila, Our Little Philippine Cousin
Mary Hazelton Wade
During 1776 and 1777 he and other Sulus harassed the Bisayas and ravaged the coast of Cebu.
The History of Sulu
Najeeb M. Saleeby
Toward night we sailed on the Rizal from Cebu for the land of the Moros.
The Spell of the Hawaiian Islands and the Philippines
Isabel Anderson

British Dictionary definitions for cebu

Cebu

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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