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Definition of Praya
1. Noun. Colonial siphonophore of up to 130 ft long.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Praya
Literary usage of Praya
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Voyage of the Beagle by Charles Darwin (1909)
"On the i6th of January, 1832, we anchored at Porto praya, in St. Jago, ...
The neighbourhood of Porto praya, viewed from the sea, wears a desolate aspect. ..."
2. Journal of Researches Into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries by Charles Darwin (1876)
"The neighbourhood of Porto praya, viewed from the sea, fears a desolate aspect.
The volcanic fires of a past age, and the scorching heat of a tropical sun, ..."
3. The Voyage of the Beagle by Charles Darwin (1909)
"On the i6th of January, 1832, we anchored at Porto praya, in St. Jago, ...
The neighbourhood of Porto praya, viewed from the sea, wears a desolate aspect. ..."
4. Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838 by Charles Wilkes (1852)
"On the morning of the 7th, we anchored in Porto praya bay. ... The town of Porto
praya is prettily situated on an elevated piece of table-land, ..."
5. The Harvard Classics by Charles William Eliot (1909)
"On the i6th of January, 1832, we anchored at Porto praya, in St. Jago, ...
The neighbourhood of Porto praya, viewed from the sea, wears a desolate aspect. ..."
6. A visit to the South seas, in the United States ship Vincennes, during by Charles Samuel Stewart (1832)
"praya do Flamengo.—A Brazilian House.—Manners and Habits.—Inhospitality of the
Citizens of Rio.—Dinner on board the Ganges. praya do Flamengo, at Rio de ..."
7. Africa and the American Flag by Andrew Hull Foote (1854)
"But instructions had been issued by the new commodore, who had sailed a few days
previously, either to remain at Porto praya, or proceed to the island of ..."
8. Journal of Researches Into the Geology & Natural History of the Various by Charles Darwin (1908)
"On the i6th of January,, we anchored at Porto praya, in St. Jago, the chief island
of the Cape de ... The neighbourhood of Porto praya, viewed from the sea, ..."
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