Huesca

/ (Spanish ˈueska) /

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noun

a city in NE Spain: Roman town, site of Quintus Sertorius' school (76 bc); 15th-century cathedral and ancient palace of Aragonese kings. Pop: 47 609 (2003 est)Latin name: Osca (ˈɒskə)

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Words nearby Huesca

huebnerite, hued, Huelva, huemul, Huerta, Huesca, huevos rancheros, Huey, Hueytown, huff, huff and puff

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How to use Huesca in a sentence

The retablo of the high altar has been attributed to Foment, who constructed those of Saragosse and Huesca.
The Cathedrals of Northern Spain|Charles Rudy
The volunteers of Huesca defended it vigorously; and, after repeated attacks, the besiegers left the assault for another day.
Saragossa|Benito Prez Galds
Huesca occupies a height near the right bank of the river Isuela, overlooking a broad and fertile plain.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 8|Various
Huesca manufactures cloth, pottery, bricks and leather; but its chief trade is in wine and agricultural produce.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 8|Various

The chief people of Huesca, Valentia, and Saragossa are yours.
The Days of Chivalry|Ernest Louis Victor Jules L'Epine