Huáscar

[ wahs-kahr ]

/ ˈwɑs kɑr /

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noun

1495?–1533, Inca prince of Peru (half brother of Atahualpa; son of Huayna Capac).

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Words nearby Huáscar

Huang Ti, Huánuco, huapango, huarache, huaracho, Huáscar, Huascaran, Huastec, Huayna Capac, hub, hub-and-spoke

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How to use Huáscar in a sentence

The Huascar, however, paid no attention, and at last the British ships opened fire on her.
How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves|W.H.G. Kingston
His eldest son Huascar, whose mother was descended from the incas, had the remainder of his states.
Celebrated Travels and Travellers|Jules Verne
The Huascar was nearest the 86 shore, less than a mile from where I stood.
Where Strongest Tide Winds Blew|Robert McReynolds
The Huascar, finding she could not effect the enemy by shots, turned to ram her.
Where Strongest Tide Winds Blew|Robert McReynolds

The flag and pole at the stern of the Huascar dropped overboard.
Where Strongest Tide Winds Blew|Robert McReynolds

British Dictionary definitions for Huáscar

Huáscar

/ (Spanish uaskar) /

noun

died 1533, Inca ruler (1525–33): murdered by his half brother Atahualpa

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