Oñate

[aw-nyah-te]

noun

Juan de [hwahn de] /ʰwɑn dɛ/, 1550?–1624, Spanish explorer who colonized New Mexico.

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Historical Examples of onate

"I prefer the word patriot, senor," returned Onate, flushing.
Bucky O'Connor
William MacLeod Raine
In other words, Colonel Onate, are you one of the traitors involved in this rebellion?
Bucky O'Connor
William MacLeod Raine
Colonel Onate leaned forward and whispered something to General Carlo, who shook his head and frowned.
Bucky O'Connor
William MacLeod Raine
On Colonel Onate's face was a haggard look of fear—surely it was fear—that lifted in relief at the young man's brave challenge.
Bucky O'Connor
William MacLeod Raine
Onate was plainly puzzled at the summons to attend the governor, and mixed with his perplexity was a very evident anxiety.
Bucky O'Connor
William MacLeod Raine