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san jacinto

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1

American A river in southeastern Texas, near which the decisive Battle of San Jacinto was fought in 1836, securing the independence of Texas from Mexico.

2

American A rugged mountain range in Southern California, part of the Peninsular Ranges, known for its steep eastern escarpment and high peaks.

3

American A city in Riverside County, California, located at the northern end of the San Jacinto Valley.

Word Nuance & Usage

In an American context, 'San Jacinto' typically requires geographical disambiguation: in Texas, it refers to the river and the historic 1836 battle for independence; in California, it designates a city, a mountain range, and a major fault line.

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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of San jacinto. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/san%20jacinto
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