Marinduque

[ Spanish mah-rin-doo-ke ]

noun

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

Marinduque

/ ˌmɑːrɪnˈduːkeɪ /

noun

1. 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)

Example Sentences

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.

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The island of Marinduque, lying about three leagues from this island, is divided into encomiendas.

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However, some good towns, like Pinamalayan, are waking up as the result of immigration from Marinduque.

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Father Marcelo was in Mindanao at that time, and another father in Marinduque, and accordingly they remained here.

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The islands of Leyte and Marinduque, and certain districts in the large island of Luzon yield the finest quality of hemp.

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