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Lavalleja

American  
[lah-vah-ye-hah] / ˌlɑ vɑˈyɛ hɑ /

noun

  1. Juan Antonio 1784–1853, Uruguayan revolutionary: leader in war of independence against Brazil 1825.


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Jorge González, who runs a slaughterhouse in a modest town, Lavalleja, is especially fond of Chinese buyers because they purchase the entire cow.

From New York Times

However, Lavalleja and Rivera were the real factors in the situation, and Rondeau's efforts to conciliate both at the same time failed.

From Project Gutenberg

Word was sent to different chiefs in the country districts, and on the night of the 19th of April thirty-three adventurers, with Lavalleja at their head, landed on the shore of the river in the extreme south-western corner of the country.

From Project Gutenberg

He promptly deserted and was at once associated with Lavalleja in the command.

From Project Gutenberg

Lavalleja advanced to the south, calling the population to arms, while the northern detachments rose in response to Rivera.

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