Bulawayo

[ boo-luh-wey-yoh, -wah- ]

/ ˌbu ləˈweɪ yoʊ, -ˈwɑ- /

noun

a city in SW Zimbabwe: mining center.

Example sentences from the Web for bulawayo

She was born in the town of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, and the family later moved to South Africa.

Monaco Princess's Gilded Cage |Tom Sykes |July 2, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
As they drew near to their objective, other kraals near and around Bulawayo itself, were seen to be on fire.

The Triumph of Hilary Blachland |Bertram Mitford
A hen with a brood of chicks was crossing a sidewalk in Bulawayo, and each chick had its head drawn back between its wings.

Seven Legs Across the Seas |Samuel Murray
Among the creditable buildings mentioned of Bulawayo was 120 included "good hospitals."

Seven Legs Across the Seas |Samuel Murray

The Company's force was advancing along the high open ground to attack Bulawayo, and the native army met them on the road.

Impressions of South Africa |James Bryce
In a grave in one of these hills, 33 m. from Bulawayo, Rhodes is buried.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 |Various

British Dictionary definitions for bulawayo

Bulawayo

/ (ˌbʊləˈweɪəʊ) /

noun

a city in SW Zimbabwe founded (1893) on the site of the kraal of Lobengula, the last Matabele king; the country's main industrial centre. Pop: 693 000 (2005 est)

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