Evora

Evora, a town in Portugal, capital of the province of Alemtejo, 75 miles east of Lisbon.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia|Various
On the afternoon of the sixth of December I set out for Evora, accompanied by my servant.
The Bible in Spain|George Borrow
The man in question was a farmer from Evora, and a person of considerable wealth.
The Bible in Spain|George Borrow
Three days had gone by since the return of the party from Evora.
The Actress in High Life|Sue Petigru Bowen

But have you forgotten in what condition he came back with us from Evora?
The Actress in High Life|Sue Petigru Bowen

British Dictionary definitions for Evora

Évora

/ (Portuguese ˈɛvura) /

noun

a city in S central Portugal: ancient Roman settlement; occupied by the Moors from 712 to 1166; residence of the Portuguese court in 15th and 16th centuries. Pop: 56 525 (2001)Ancient name: Ebora (ˈiːbərə)

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