La Mancha

American  

[lah mahn-chah] / lɑ ˈmɑn tʃɑ /

noun

1. a plateau region in central Spain: famous as the birthplace of Don Quixote, the hero of Cervantes' novel Don Quixote de la Mancha.

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La Mancha British  

/ la ˈmantʃa /

noun

1. a plateau of central Spain, between the mountains of Toledo and the hills of Cuenca: traditionally associated with episodes in Don Quixote. Average height: 600 m (2000 ft)

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La Mancha

Lewis Stevenson, from Derby, fell from Castilla La Mancha bridge, outside the city of Talavera de la Reina, on Sunday.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2024

My favorite is about the two best friends who started the La Mancha development company, one of the biggest and canniest of the mini-mall builders.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 20, 2024

During the process, ACG will become ACG Electric Metals and issue new shares, making Glencore, Stellantis and La Mancha owners of 51% and leaving 49% for free float, Artem Volynets, ACG chief executive, told Reuters.

From Reuters ● Jun. 12, 2023

Schools were closed on Monday in the regions of Castilla La Mancha, Madrid, and many other areas of Spain.

From Washington Times ● Jan. 11, 2021

The giant left a note saying: "They shall not return to their natural shapes until the brave knight from La Mancha himself fights me."

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios