Horta

[ hawr-tuh ]

/ ˈhɔr tə /

noun

Baron Victor,1861?–1947, Belgian architect.

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Examples from the Web for horta

The gale was blowing dead on shore at Horta, and it was preferable to run for shelter under the lee of the island.
The Last Voyage|Lady (Annie Allnutt) Brassey
First the girl and now Horta tried to lure him with mystery and assurance of interest in high places.
Creatures of the Abyss|Murray Leinster
The day after my arrival at Horta was the feast of a great saint.
Sailing Alone Around The World|Joshua Slocum
A breakwater is now in progress at Horta, but the work is proceeding with the customary festina lente method of the Portuguese.
The Last Voyage|Lady (Annie Allnutt) Brassey

An attempt was made to reach Horta, but it was found that a heavy sea was running into the anchorage.
The Last Voyage|Lady (Annie Allnutt) Brassey

British Dictionary definitions for horta (1 of 2)

Horta

/ (Portuguese ˈɔrtə) /

noun

a port in the Azores, on the SE coast of Fayal Island

British Dictionary definitions for horta (2 of 2)

Horta

/ (ˈɔːtə) /

noun

Victor. 1861–1947, Belgian architect, best known for his early buildings in Art Nouveau style

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