Definition of valparaiso Valparaiso
/væˌlpɚejˈsow/ - [vatlpereysow] - Val•pa•ra•i•so
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| valparaiso - the chief port and second largest city of Chile; located on a wide harbor in central Chile |
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valparaiso
A major city, seaport, and educational center in the county of Valparaíso, Chile.
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valparaiso
The principal seaport of Chili, South America, on the bay of the same name, about 80 miles west-northwest of Santiago. The bay is sheltered from all quarters except the north; and is defended by three forts and a water-battery. Valparaiso was bombarded by the Spanish fleet, March 31, 1866. Few lives were lost, but buildings and other property, the value of which was estimated at from $9,000,000 to $20,000,000, were destroyed.
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🔤- valparaiso, noun, singular of valparaisoes / valparaisos / valparaisi.
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