Alava

American  

[al-uh-vuh] / ˈæl ə və /

noun

1. Cape Alava, a cape in northwestern Washington State: the westernmost point in the conterminous United States.

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Etymology

Origin of Alava

First recorded in 1885–90; named after José Manuel de Álava (1743–95), Spanish army officer, governor of Acapulco, and explorer of the Pacific Northwest

Example Sentences

Petri Alava used to wear pressed suits and leather shoes to work, managing large corporations selling everything from magazines to gardening equipment.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2022

"It's a premium quality textile fibre, which looks and feels natural - like cotton," says Mr Alava, rubbing his own navy blue tee between his fingers.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2022

Jesse Alava, 31, who went on the Times Square protest and plans to attend others, admitted that after 25 miles on a regular bike ride, he’d usually be exhausted.

From New York Times • Jul. 2, 2020

Among those celebrating in central London were ambassadors from across Europe as well as the great-great-great grandson of Miguel de Alava, a Spanish general who was with Wellington at Waterloo.

From The Guardian • Jun. 21, 2015

We’re on our way to the Cape Alava Trail.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day