Socotra

or So·ko·tra

[ soh-koh-truh, sok-uh-truh ]

/ soʊˈkoʊ trə, ˈsɒk ə trə /

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noun

an island in the Indian Ocean, S of Arabia: a part of the Republic of Yemen. 1,382 sq. mi. (3,579 sq. km).

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OTHER WORDS FROM Socotra

So·co·tran, noun, adjective

Words nearby Socotra

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How to use Socotra in a sentence

He then turned his arms against Socotra, at the entrance of the Gulf of Aden, where he carried the fortress.
Celebrated Travels and Travellers|Jules Verne
The same island Socotra they sometimes denominated the island of Socrates.
A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume I.|Jacob Bryant
A short distance to the eastward of the island of Socotra, in the Indian ocean, he was laid in his watery grave.
Embassy to the Eastern Courts of Cochin-China, Siam, and Muscat|Edmund Roberts
The best kind is brought from the Island of Socotra, and is supposed to be more safe in its operation than the other kinds.
The American Reformed Cattle Doctor|George Dadd

In this sea is the island of Socotra, whence come the best aloes.
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Vol. I|Robert Kerr

British Dictionary definitions for Socotra

Socotra

Sokotra or Suqutra

/ (səˈkəʊtrə) /

noun

an island in the Indian Ocean, about 240 km (150 miles) off Cape Guardafui, Somalia: administratively part of Yemen. Capital: Hadiboh (Tamrida). Area: 3100 sq km (1200 sq miles)

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