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Definition of Colima

1. Noun. An active volcano in southwestern Mexico.

Definition of Colima

1. Proper noun. A state of Mexico. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Colima

Literary usage of Colima

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington by Biological Society of Washington (1893)
"nel-wni); a large species from the plain of colima ... From north slope of the Sierra Ne Vada 'de colima, Jalisco, Mexico (altitude 1980 meters, ..."

2. Our Sister Republic: a Gala Trip Through Tropical Mexico in 1869-70 by Albert S. Evans (1871)
"It is thirty-six miles from La Calera to colima. The Government is spending a large sum in grading a wagon- road over the mountains from colima to the sea, ..."

3. Travels on the Western Slope of the Mexican Cordillera: In the Form of Fifty by Cincinnatus (1857)
"Arrival at colima—Fonda de Frances—Description of—Dinner—View of the City- Ride with Gov. Alvarez, of the Territory of colima, to Visit an American, ..."

4. A Peep at Mexico: Narrative of a Journey Across the Republic from the by John Lewis Geiger (1874)
"A pleasant change—Situation of colima—Climate—Fever—Streets and houses—The ... My stay in colima extended over five days, and as this time was assiduously ..."

5. Reports of Cases Decided in the Circuit and District Courts of the United by Lorenzo Sawyer, United States District Court (Nevada), United States District Court (Oregon) (1880)
"The case referred to was a libel against the cargo of the steamer colima, for a salvage service performed by the steamer Arizona. The facts were briefly as ..."

6. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1905)
"During the last two or three months he lias been exploring the fauna of Mount colima and the adjacent regions. DR. H. BECHHOLD has been appointed a member ..."

7. The Popular Science Monthly (1884)
"... Orizaba, and the Nevada de Toluca—rise above 15000 feet, and three others—the Cofre de Perote, Ajusco, and the volcano of colima—above 11000 feet. Fio. ..."

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