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Segovia

American  
[suh-goh-vee-uh, se-gaw-vyah] / səˈgoʊ vi ə, sɛˈgɔ vjɑ /

noun

  1. Andrés 1893–87, Spanish guitarist.

  2. a city in central Spain: well-preserved Roman aqueduct.

  3. Coco.


Segovia 1 British  
/ seˈɣoβja, sɪˈɡəʊvɪə /

noun

  1. a town in central Spain: site of a Roman aqueduct, still in use, and the fortified palace of the kings of Castile (the Alcázar). Pop: 55 640 (2003 est)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Segovia 2 British  
/ seˈɣoβja, sɪˈɡəʊvɪə /

noun

  1. Andrés (anˈdres), Marquis of Salobreña. 1893–1987, Spanish classical guitarist

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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“I absolutely think that could prevent tourists from going to the United States,” said Bertoli, the Segovia professor.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 4, 2026

Segovia then eliminated any doubt with Miami's fourth in the 83rd minute before Allende completed his hat-trick a minute from time to spark wild celebrations.

From Barron's Nov. 30, 2025

Ticket-holders Hilary Hamm and Maria Segovia - ardent tennis fans who have previously travelled from New York to Wimbledon and the Australian Open - admitted they have rarely watched mixed doubles in the past.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2025

“Transgender youth who deserve access to care cannot receive it,” Segovia told Salon in a phone interview.

From Salon Nov. 12, 2024

Tommy Segovia had lived across the street from Calder until this past August.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett

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