Evora

[ ev-er-uh; Portuguese e-voo-ruh ]

/ ˈɛv ər ə; Portuguese ˈɛ vʊ rə /

a city in central Portugal: Roman ruins; cathedral.

QUIZZES

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Question 1 of 10

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The Auto da Festa was probably acted in a private house at Evora.
Four Plays of Gil Vicente|Gil Vicente
You spoke of an affair at Evora or Tavora, which is not to be mentioned before ladies.
The Snare|Rafael Sabatini
Badajoz is not within sight of Evora, and that was enough for these short-sighted patriots.
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

The books were bound at Evora for 4000 or sixteen shillings.
Portuguese Architecture|Walter Crum Watson