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Definition of Galeras
1. Noun. An active volcano in southeastern Colombia in the Andes.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Galeras
Literary usage of Galeras
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Explorations and Adventures in Honduras: Comprising Sketches of Travel in by William Vincent Wells (1857)
"... do Galeras.—Wild Horses. ... —Golden Rhapsodies.—A Bath with the Mocking-birds.—Leaving
Galeras. ..."
2. Adventure Guide to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands by Peter Krahenbul (2003)
"From Tena, a reportedly arduous but rewarding climb is up Sumaco Volcano, at
12200-feet, in the Sumaco-Galeras National Park. Jutting up from jungle terrain ..."
3. Mexico and Central America Pilot (Pacific Coast) from the United States to by United States Hydrographic Office (1918)
"Las Galeras are two rocky islets lying If miles northward of Monserrate Island;
the eastern and larger islet is 70 feet high; a reef of rocks projects from ..."
4. Guide to Spain & Portugal: Including the Balearic Islands by Henry O'Shea (1869)
"From Madrid or Lisbon to Badajoz, whence by galeras or riding— Leagues. Badajoz to
Caceres, 14 leagues. (If riding, take a local guide, as then you cross ..."