murcia
murcia Lexical Profile
• noun
A major city in southeastern Spain, serving as the capital of the autonomous community of the same name, situated on the Segura River and renowned for its agricultural production and Baroque architecture.
"During our tour of southeastern Spain, we spent two days in Murcia admiring its stunning cathedral and vibrant plazas."
An autonomous community and province located in southeastern Spain along the Mediterranean coast, situated between Andalusia and the Valencian Community.
"The agricultural exports of Murcia, particularly its citrus fruits and vegetables, are vital to the European market."
Word Nuance & Usage
As a geographical proper noun, Murcia must always be capitalized. It should not be confused with Mercia, the historical Anglo-Saxon kingdom in England.
• Rhymes for murcia
Word Origin & Etymology
From Spanish 'Murcia', which derives from the Andalusian Arabic 'Mursiyah' (مرسية). The city was founded under this name in 825 AD by the emir of Cordoba, Abd ar-Rahman II.
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