Veracruz

geographical name

Ve·​ra·​cruz ˌver-ə-ˈkrüz How to pronounce Veracruz (audio)
-ˈkrüs
1
state of eastern Mexico on the Gulf of Mexico; capital Xalapa area 28,114 square miles (72,815 square kilometers), population 7,643,194
2
city and port on the Gulf of Mexico in the state of Veracruz, eastern Mexico population 552,156

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“Veracruz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Veracruz. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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