diablo
Americannoun
plural
diablosadjective
Etymology
Origin of diablo
First recorded in 1600–10
Example Sentences
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The earthquakes are appearing on the northern end of the Calaveras fault as it runs into Mount Diablo.
From Los Angeles Times
That includes holding onto existing resources like the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant.
From Los Angeles Times
It’s smack dab in the middle of the migration routes for the Round Valley and Casa Diablo herds, according to a recent study.
From Los Angeles Times
Musk unwound by playing one of his favorite videogames, Diablo, for long stretches in his office.
The state closed all but one of its coal plants and all nuclear facilities except the Diablo Canyon plant.
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