Minas Gerais

[ mee-nuhs zhi-rahys ]

/ ˈmi nəs ʒɪˈraɪs /

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noun

a state in E Brazil. 224,701 sq. mi. (581,975 sq. km). Capital: Belo Horizonte.

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How to use Minas Gerais in a sentence

So do investigators in Belo Horizonte, a big city in the state of Minas Gerais, where Bruno grew up.
Brazil's Soccer Star a Murderer?|Dom Phillips|July 5, 2010|DAILY BEAST
A terrific wind had come up with the tide, and the waves raged in thunderously all along the Minas Dykes.
Earth's Enigmas|Charles G. D. Roberts
Econtra, naturales ac fideles regis, ipsius minas paruipendentes, immo Fol.
Beowulf|R. W. Chambers
The Government invited him to join a scientific mission setting out to study the products and resources of Minas Gaeras.
The Woodlands Orchids|Frederick Boyle

The mountaineers of Minas de la Sierra knew fear of him and awe.
The Wolf Cub|Patrick Casey
"There are no horses in Minas de la Sierra," returned Quesada.
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British Dictionary definitions for Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

/ (Portuguese ˈminaʒ ʒəˈraiʒ) /

noun

an inland state of E Brazil: situated on the high plateau of the Brazilian Highlands; large reserves of iron ore and manganese. Capital: Belo Horizonte. Pop: 18 343 517 (2002). Area: 587 172 sq km (226 707 sq miles)

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