Socotra

or So·ko·tra

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

noun

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

Socotra

/ səˈkəʊtrə /

noun

1. 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)

Other Words From

• So·cotran noun adjective

Example Sentences

Photograph by Oriol AlamanyOn a bright March morning as wildlife photographer Oriol Alamany tucked into breakfast on the island of Socotra, an Egyptian vulture landed on a nearby rock.

From Nautilus

Socotra’s gregarious Egyptian vultures are a bright spot in an otherwise sobering global story.

From Nautilus

He then turned his arms against Socotra, at the entrance of the Gulf of Aden, where he carried the fortress.

From Project Gutenberg

The same island Socotra they sometimes denominated the island of Socrates.

From Project Gutenberg

A short distance to the eastward of the island of Socotra, in the Indian ocean, he was laid in his watery grave.

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The best kind is brought from the Island of Socotra, and is supposed to be more safe in its operation than the other kinds.

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In this sea is the island of Socotra, whence come the best aloes.

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