Cordoba
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Definition
Proper noun:
- A city in central Argentina: A major city in Argentina, historically significant as the site of a university founded in 1613.
- A city in southern Spain: A city in Andalusia, Spain, famous for its rich history as a center of Moorish culture and its well-preserved medieval architecture.
Noun:
- The basic unit of money in Nicaragua: The national currency of Nicaragua, subdivided into 100 centavos.
Usage Examples
Proper noun (Place):
- We visited the historic mosque in Cordoba, Spain.
- The National University of Cordoba in Argentina is one of the oldest in the Americas.
Noun (Currency):
- The price is twenty cordobas.
- He exchanged his dollars for Nicaraguan cordobas at the bank.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Cultural Reference: When used capitalized, "Cordoba" often refers to the period of Moorish rule in Spain or the architectural style from that era.
- The Cordoba of the 10th century was a beacon of learning and culture.
Variants and Related Words
- Cordovan (adj/n): Pertaining to the city of Cordoba, Spain. Also, a type of fine leather originally from Cordoba.
- He wore a pair of cordovan shoes.
Different Meanings
- Francisco Fernández de Córdoba (1475–1526): A Spanish explorer credited with the discovery of the Yucatán Peninsula. This is a proper noun referring to the historical figure.
- The expedition led by Córdoba reached the Yucatán coast in 1517.
Synonyms
- For the currency: Nicaraguan peso (historical term, now obsolete).
- For the city (Spain): N/A (unique proper noun).
- For the city (Argentina): N/A (unique proper noun).
Related Phrases
- "Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral": A specific landmark in Cordoba, Spain, also known as the Mezquita.
- The Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Noun
- a city in central Argentina; site of a university founded in 1613
- a city in southern Spain; center of Moorish culture
- Spanish explorer who discovered Yucatan (1475-1526)
- the basic unit of money in Nicaragua; equal to 100 centavos