Morelos

[ maw-re-laws ]

/ mɔˈrɛ lɔs /

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noun

a state in S central Mexico. 1,916 sq. mi. (4,960 sq. km). Capital: Cuernavaca.

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Words nearby Morelos

more in sorrow than in anger, moreish, morel, Morelia, morello, Morelos, Morelos y Pavón, more often than not, more or less, moreover, morepork

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How to use Morelos in a sentence

How much Morelos merited the honour will appear in the sequel.
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The Mexican writers do not state in what year Morelos was born.
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Meanwhile Don Cornelio was going at full speed on his message to Morelos.
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Trujano and Morelos replied to it; one attacking in front, and the other upon the rear.
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Surrounded by his staff, Morelos still continued to watch the progress of events.
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British Dictionary definitions for Morelos

Morelos

/ (Spanish moˈrelɔs) /

noun

an inland state of S central Mexico, on the S slope of the great plateau. Capital: Cuernavaca. Pop: 1 552 878 (2000 est). Area: 4988 sq km (1926 sq miles)

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