tampico
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Definition
Proper noun 1. A port city in eastern Mexico: Tampico is a city and port located in the state of Tamaulipas, on the Gulf of Mexico. It is an important commercial and industrial center.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The oil industry is vital to the economy of Tampico.
- They sailed into the busy port of Tampico.
Advanced Usage
- "Tampico fiber": A stiff, resilient fiber obtained from various plants, historically named for its association with the port through which it was exported.
- The brushes were made from durable Tampico fiber.
Variants and Related Words
- Tampiqueño/Tampiqueña (noun): A native or inhabitant of Tampico.
- The Tampiqueños are proud of their city's history.
Noun
- a port city in eastern Mexico