Fonseca
[fon-sey-kuh; Spanish fawn-se-kah]
- Gulf of, a bay of the Pacific Ocean in W Central America, bordered by El Salvador on the W, Honduras on the NE, and Nicaragua on the S. About 700 sq. mi. (1800 sq. km).
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Contemporary Examples
Of four feet that have been identified so far, none are thought to have involved any sort of foul play, Fonseca said.
Historical Examples
Curtain rises on second act, showing the Hotel Fonseca, at Paris.
The quick step of Fonseca interrupted the courtier's reverie.
Calderon The CourtierEdward Bulwer-Lytton
The next day, at noon, Calderon visited Fonseca in his place of confinement.
Calderon The CourtierEdward Bulwer-Lytton
She has fled to the convent to be true to Fonseca; she must fly from the convent to bless the prince.
Calderon The CourtierEdward Bulwer-Lytton
“Certainly, señor; there will be no difficulty about that,” assented Fonseca.
A Middy in CommandHarry Collingwood
Fonseca
- Gulf of Fonseca an inlet of the Pacific Ocean in W Central America
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