veracruz
veracruz Lexical Profile
• noun
A major port city on the Gulf of Mexico located in the Mexican state of Veracruz, historically significant as the oldest and largest port in the country.
"During the colonial era, vast amounts of silver bound for Spain were shipped through the bustling port of Veracruz."
A state in eastern Mexico stretching along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, known for its rich indigenous history, agricultural production, and petroleum industry.
"The coastal state of Veracruz is famous for its vibrant cultural heritage and traditional son jarocho music."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Spanish 'Vera Cruz', meaning 'True Cross'. The city was originally named 'Villa Rica de la Vera Cruz' (Rich Village of the True Cross) by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés, who landed there on Good Friday in 1519.
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