Mayagüez
[mah-yah-gwes]
- a seaport in W Puerto Rico.
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Contemporary Examples
While Ford had shown resolve in the Mayaguez incident, Ronald Reagan challenged Ford from the right.
Historical Examples
It may send them to the Reform School at Mayaguez, in case they are boys.
Social Problems in Porto RicoFred K. Fleagle
"The road to Mayaguez is not healthy for Americans," said the general in command.
Once Upon A TimeRichard Harding Davis
Mayaguez was founded about the middle of the 18th century on the site of a hamlet which was first settled about 1680.
But he heard, leaving the village along the trail to Mayaguez, the sudden clatter of a pony's hoofs.
Once Upon A TimeRichard Harding Davis
The Presbyterians have had four American missionary teachers at Mayaguez.
Mayagüez
- a port in W Puerto Rico; needlework industry. Pop: 97 627 (2003 est)
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