Roseau

[ roh-zoh ]

/ roʊˈzoʊ /

noun

a seaport on and the capital of Dominica.

Definition for roseau (2 of 2)

Dominica

[ dom-uh-nee-kuh, duh-min-i-kuh ]

/ ˌdɒm əˈni kə, dəˈmɪn ɪ kə /

noun

one of the Windward Islands, in the E West Indies.

an independent republic comprising this island: a former British colony; gained independence 1978. 290 sq. mi. (751 sq. km). Capital: Roseau.

a female given name.

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Examples from the Web for roseau

On the 27th, after levying a contribution on Roseau, the enemy re-embarked, and hovered that day and the next about this post.
The History of the First West India Regiment|A. B. Ellis
In religion the Roman Catholics predominate, and a bishop resides at Roseau, but there is no established church.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6|Various
Dr. Nicholls came out a few years ago to Roseau as a medical officer.
The English in the West Indies|James Anthony Froude
We stay at Roseau only long enough to land the mails, and wonder at the loveliness of the island.
Two Years in the French West Indies|Lafcadio Hearn

In Roseau, as in most other towns, the most interesting spot is the market.
The English in the West Indies|James Anthony Froude

British Dictionary definitions for roseau (1 of 2)

Roseau

/ (rəʊˈzəʊ) /

noun

the capital of Dominica, a port on the SW coast: botanical gardens. Pop: 19 400 (2001 est)

British Dictionary definitions for roseau (2 of 2)

Dominica

/ (ˌdɒmɪˈniːkə, dəˈmɪnɪkə) /

noun

a republic in the E Caribbean, comprising a volcanic island in the Windward Islands group; a former British colony; became independent as a member of the Commonwealth in 1978. Official language: English. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: East Caribbean dollar. Capital: Roseau. Pop: 73 286 (2013 est). Area: 751 sq km (290 sq miles)Official name: Commonwealth of Dominica

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