Marinduque

[ Spanish mah-rin-doo-ke ]

/ Spanish ˌmɑ rɪnˈdu kɛ /

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noun

an island of the Philippines, between Luzon and Mindora islands. 347 sq. mi. (899 sq. km).

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Words nearby Marinduque

Marin, marina, marinade, marinara, marinate, Marinduque, marine, marine archaeology, marine barometer, marine belt, marine biology

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How to use Marinduque in a sentence

On Monday a favorable wind took us, at a quicker rate, past Marinduque and the rocky islet of Elefante, which lies in front of it.
The Former Philippines thru Foreign Eyes|Toms de Comyn
The island of Marinduque, lying about three leagues from this island, is divided into encomiendas.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, V7, 1588-1591|Emma Helen Blair
However, some good towns, like Pinamalayan, are waking up as the result of immigration from Marinduque.
The Philippines Past and Present (Volume 2 of 2)|Dean Conant Worcester
Father Marcelo was in Mindanao at that time, and another father in Marinduque, and accordingly they remained here.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 (Vol 27 of 55)|Various

The islands of Leyte and Marinduque, and certain districts in the large island of Luzon yield the finest quality of hemp.
The Philippine Islands|Ramon Reyes Lala

British Dictionary definitions for Marinduque

Marinduque

/ (ˌmɑːrɪnˈduːkeɪ) /

noun

an island of the central Philippines, east of Mindoro: forms, with offshore islets, a province of the Philippines. Capital: Boac. Pop (Marinduque province): 217 392 (2000). Area: 960 sq km (370 sq miles)

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