Nueces
[noo-ey-suh s, nyoo-]
- a river in S Texas, flowing SE to Corpus Christi Bay, on the Gulf of Mexico. 338 miles (545 km) long.
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Historical Examples
He tells us it went beyond the Nueces; but he does not tell us it went to the Rio Grande.
The Life Of Abraham LincolnWard H. Lamon
On his return, while nearing the Nueces River, he spied a couple of Indians.
Crooked TrailsFrederic Remington
Its jurisdiction had been extended and exercised beyond the Nueces.
Peace with MexicoAlbert Gallatin
We rode down the banks of the Nueces, crossing and recrossing the stream.
Hunting the Grisly and Other SketchesTheodore Roosevelt
You'll get your herd in Nueces County, and Jim will assist in the receiving.
The OutletAndy Adams