brazos
Definition
Proper noun 1. A major river in Texas, USA: The Brazos River is a significant waterway that originates in the state of Texas, flows generally southeastward across the state, and empties into the Gulf of Mexico.
Usage Notes
- "Brazos" is almost exclusively used as a proper noun to name this specific river. It is typically used with the definite article "the" (e.g., ).
- The name "Brazos" is of Spanish origin, meaning "arms."
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- The Brazos River is one of the longest rivers in Texas.
- Early settlers established communities along the Brazos.
- The city of Waco is situated on the Brazos.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Cultural Context: The Brazos River has played a significant role in Texas history, including in the settlement of the region and the Texas Revolution. It is sometimes referred to poetically or historically as "the Brazos."
Variants and Related Words
- Brazos River: The full, formal name of the river.
Synonyms
- (There are no true synonyms for a proper noun like a specific river name. It can only be described.)
- The river
- The waterway
Noun
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a river that rises in Mexico and flows across Texas into the Gulf of Mexico
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