Cienfuegos

[ syen-fwe-gaws ]

/ syɛnˈfwɛ gɔs /

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noun

a seaport in S Cuba.

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Words nearby Cienfuegos

cider press, cider vinegar, ci-devant, Cie., ciénaga, Cienfuegos, C.I.F., c.i.f.c.i., CIFE, cig, cigar

How to use Cienfuegos in a sentence

April 29 the city of Cienfuegos yielded to our shells, and on the 30th of April the frowning batteries of Cabanas were attacked.
The Blue and The Gray|A. R. White
The shortest water distance separating any two of these is 335 miles, from Santiago to Cienfuegos.
The Interest of America in Sea Power, Present and Future|A. T. Mahan
Next morning, when we drove to the dock to take passage on board the steamship Cienfuegos, the snow-mounds had all been removed.
Due South or Cuba Past and Present|Maturin M. Ballou
Our journey was continued from Cienfuegos to Havana, by way of Matanzas, crossing the island nearly at right angles.
Due South or Cuba Past and Present|Maturin M. Ballou

The thermometer had stood since early morning at 83°, during the long ride from Cienfuegos.
Due South or Cuba Past and Present|Maturin M. Ballou

British Dictionary definitions for Cienfuegos

Cienfuegos

/ (Spanish siɛnˈfueɣɔs) /

noun

a port in S Cuba, on Cienfuegos Bay . Pop: 147 000 (2005 est)

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