Perdido

American  

[per-thee-thaw] / pɛrˈði ðɔ /

noun

1. Monte a mountain in NE Spain, a peak of the Pyrenees. 10,994 feet (3,350 meters).

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Perdido British  

/ pɛrˈðiðo /

noun

1. French name: Mont Perdu.   Perdu.  a mountain in NE Spain, in the central Pyrenees. Height: 3352 m (10 997 ft)

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Example Sentences

He wrote three historical novels with Daniel Lenihan, “Wake of the Perdido Star,” “Justice for None” and “Escape From Andersonville.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2025

Sharon lives on Perdido Bay, which isn't far from my place.

From Salon • May 8, 2022

He recalled his childhood in Perdido, Ala., where his family was “as poor as Job’s turkey,” yet his father scrounged together the money for a radio.

From New York Times • Oct. 31, 2021

Based at Caribe Marina, in front of Cobalt the Restaurant at Perdido Pass, the tiki boat has been popular with locals and tourists alike – especially for bachelorette parties and girls’ trips, says Haley.

From Washington Times • Sep. 5, 2020

The young man admitted that Laitner was a warm personal friend, who permitted Arobin’s name to decorate the firm’s letterheads and to appear upon a shingle that graced Perdido Street.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin