Toledo
Fran·cis·co de [frahn-sees-kawthe], /frɑnˈsis kɔ ðɛ/, c1515–84?, Spanish administrator: viceroy of Peru 1569–81.
a port in NW Ohio, on Lake Erie.
a city in central Spain, on the Tagus River: the capital of Spain under the Romans.
a sword or sword blade of finely tempered steel, a formerly made in Toledo, Spain.
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How to use Toledo in a sentence
Toledos finest hour is at sunset, especially in the month of October.
Toledo. The Story of an Old Spanish Capital | Hannah LynchNear Santa Ursula is the faade of the famous house of the Toledos.
Toledo. The Story of an Old Spanish Capital | Hannah LynchWith this last effort Toledos prominence upon the stage of history comes practically to an end.
Northern Spain | Edgar T. A. WigramToledos history at this time is a monotonous tale of broken peace and futile revolt.
Toledo. The Story of an Old Spanish Capital | Hannah LynchUnder Castillian rule Toledos supremacy could not continue without rivalry.
Toledo. The Story of an Old Spanish Capital | Hannah Lynch
British Dictionary definitions for Toledo
(tɒˈleɪdəʊ, Spanish toˈleðo) a city in central Spain, on the River Tagus: capital of Visigothic Spain, and of Castile from 1087 to 1560; famous for steel and swords since the first century. Pop: 72 549 (2003 est): Ancient name: Toletum (təˈliːtəm)
(təˈliːdəʊ) an inland port in NW Ohio, on Lake Erie: one of the largest coal-shipping ports in the world; transportation and industrial centre; university (1872). Pop: 308 973 (2003 est)
(tɒˈleɪdəʊ) a fine-tapered sword or sword blade
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Cultural definitions for Toledo
[ (tuh-lee-doh) ]
Industrial city in northwestern Ohio.
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